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Tag: Pauanne

The album cover for Joku Raja Rakkaudessakin by Pauanne features a folkloric illustration of a two-headed, red-toned figure—half male, half female—set against a textured, patterned backdrop. Stylized birds, hearts, and silhouettes decorate their bodies.
Album reviews

Across the Boundaries of Love: Pauanne’s “Joku Raja Rakkaudessakin”

Madison Quinn July 4, 2025 No Comments Finnish musicKarelian musicPauanneworld music

Pauanne – Joku Raja Rakkaudesakin (Nordic Notes / CPL-Musicgroup, 2025) As I first pressed play on a cool spring evening, the ghostly violin and kantele…

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World Music Expo 2019 Opened with Arctic Fire – Pohjoiset tulet Show

World Music Central News Room October 25, 2019 No Comments Finnish musicPauannePekko KäppiSuistamon SähköThe World Music ExpoVildawomexWOMEX 2019

The World Music Expo, WOMEX, opened its 2019 edition at the Tampere Hall in Finland on October 23, 2019. The opening show, titled  Arctic Fire…

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Robust Finnish Presence at WOMEX 2019

World Music Central News Room October 19, 2019 No Comments Finnish musicPauannePekko KäppiSuistamon SähköVilda

The World Music Expo 2019 starts next week in Tampere, Finland. Tampere is the 3rd largest city in Finland and a multi-talented music hub. It…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Pauanne

Angel Romero October 19, 2019 No Comments FinlandFinnish musicPauanne

Finnish band Pauanne explores the pagan traditions of Finnish folk music. The trio has uncovered and collected long-lost folk music that includes stories of spells…

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Events

WOMEX 2019 Announces Opening Show: Arctic Fire – Pohjoiset tulet

World Music Central News Room June 20, 2019 No Comments juhikkoPauannePekko KäppiSuistamon SähköVildawomexworld music

The World Music Expo, WOMEX, has announced the artists set to perform during the opening ceremony. This year’s opening show is titled Arctic Fire –…

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