New Music From Finland on Calabash Music

JPP

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Spanning over fifteen years and six recordings, History traces the evolution of sophisticated string arrangements and composition that has given JPP its international reputation in the world of acoustic music.

Artic Paradise 2007

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A survey of contemporary Finnish folk music compliments of the Finnish Music Information Centre, Helsinki.

Sevdalinka: Sarajevo Love Songs

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music of the Bosnian soul with roots in the meetings of Sephardic, Islamic and Slavic cultures over centuries, it tells a thousand and one stories of love and longing

Varttina

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Finland's most innovative and exciting contemporary roots-based band featuring explosive vocals and a dynamic six-piece ensemble.

Andrew Cronshaw

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zither-player and multi-instrumentalist Andrew Cronshaw has been particularly connected with the traditional music of Finland

Loituma

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Over the years, Loituma has persistently followed its own musical path, skillfully applying different musical influences to its music. The songs convey the Finnish heritage, while the Kantele rings in a splendid and varied way.

Tarujen Saari

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Tarujen Saari is a Finnish folk rock group that represents the all-European musical tradition. The group trusts in the power of good melodies. They play many old traditional songs which have lived for centuries, but are generally not widely known.

Eero Koivistoinen

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As the internationally well known and highly rewarded composer and jazz-musician, Eero Koivistoinen, crystalizes the idea of this recording himself: The roots of this music go deep into the mentality of the Finnish people.

Raul Vaigla

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The artistically renowned and ever praised Vaigla is a multi-faceted craftsman of the four strings.

Alamaailman Vasarat

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Alamaailman Vasarat are a Finnish group who perform an eclectic mix frequently referred to as a cross polonization of "ethnic brass punk mixed with kosher-kebab jazz".