Music Archives

For Finns, French Films now means music

If there’s one word that defines the Finnish rock band French Films, it’s “fresh.”

Rock in a hard place at Pyhä Unplugged

Absolutely amazing acoustics attract audiences and artists to a gorge in Lapland for the unique Pyhä Unplugged Festival.

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Leaving our comfort zone

Don’t fear what is different – look at what we all have in common, writes singer Emma Salokoski (includes video clip).

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Signmark does what he wants

The world’s first deaf rapper, Signmark raps in sign language, taking a stand on issues that matter – in New York’s Washington Square Park, among other places.

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Inspiring children to play music in Finland

Violinists and fiddlers: Mauno Järvelä’s students bring a special energy to the stage every summer at the Kaustinen Folk Music Festival.

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Shouting with a Finnish twist

A choir called Huutajat has screamed its way to international cult status, yelling all the way from Oulu to Australia.

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Northern twist in Argentinean tango

As2wrists Dance Company takes its improvised style of tango from Finland to Argentina, the genre’s country of origin – and people love it.

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Rock begins with J

One-third of all Finnish young people are into Japanese pop culture, including music, fashion, cartoons and more.

Music

For Finns, French Films now means music

Rock in a hard place at Pyhä Unplugged

Leaving our comfort zone

Signmark does what he wants

Inspiring children to play music in Finland

Shouting with a Finnish twist

Northern twist in Argentinean tango

Rock begins with J

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