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Finnish Music
In The Heart of a Waking Dream - Erik Hokkanen and Lumisudet
$16.99
(cdRoots# om-hokkanen)
The king of the Finno-Texan style (in fact, probably the only proponent of the style!) returns with his second recording with Lumisudet. With Petri Hakala - mandolin and guitar, Arto Järvelä - fiddle, mandolin and percussion, Tapani Varis - double bass. The Mountain Alligators, Tyttösudet, Timo Alakotila, Mauno Järvelä and Janne Viksten all play as guests!
Aquas - Pirnales
$14.99
(cdRoots# finn-pirnales)
Sinikka Järvinen, Marianne Maans, Markku Lepistö, Pekka Pentikäinen, kanteles, jouhikko, fiddle, accordion, bass present music from the tradition and original music by band and guests Martti Pokela and Hannu Saha.
Paljastuksia - Minna Raskinen
$15.99
(cdRoots# om-raskinen)
Kantele is a silent instrument. Yet, I find it also powerful, and at times even dramatic. This is my first solo album and contains my own compositions for the Finnish concert kantele.The music is something I have experienced, feelings I have felt, joys and sorrows, journeys of exploration. That is why it is a part of me.- Minna Raskinen
monet nävöt - Pauliina Syrjälä
$16.99
(cdRoots# yy-monet)
Finnish artist plays kantele in its many different styles and shapes. On her solo work Pauliina's main interests are improvisation-based music and Saarijärvi style, in which kantele is strummed with a stick.
Hyvaa Matkaa - Karuna
$17.99
(cdRoots# aania-17)
Karuna perform new Finnish folk music primarily with three keyboard instruments: Esko Järvelä plays the nyckelharpa, Juha Kujanpää the piano) and Teija Niku the accordion). The music on Hyvää matkaa (bon voyage) consists of original tunes strongly influenced by Scandinavian folk music, but given a thoroughly modern reading. Guest musicians add percussion, guitar and bass on a few tracks.
Hotas - Tsuumi Sound System
$17.99
(cdRoots# aito-010)
The Finnish modern folk music group consists of eight musicians with very different backgrounds. The record was made by a steady eight-piece group known for spectacular live performances and with the assistance of producer Roger Tallroth they bring their on-stage energy into the studio in a way they have not done before. Highly recommended.
Loistava Perimä - Halogeeni
$17.99
(cdRoots# aito-halogeeni)
Halogeeni is a Kokkola, Finland based trio that combines Finnish folk music with their own trad-style tunes and songs on harmonium, mandolin and 1- and 2-row accordions. Juha Virtanen's straightforward and eloquent accordion playing gives a soul to Halogeeni´s music. Juha has also composed most of the bands instrumentals. Halogeeni´s harmonium player Anne-Mari Hakamäki and mandolin player Matti Hakamäki are the vocalists of the trio. Old style songs sung in a peculiar way are an essential part of Halogeeni's repertoire.
Saalas - Jouko Kyhala
$17.99
(cdRoots# aito-kyhala)
Harmonica master Jouko Kyhälä (of Svang) is joined by Piia Kleemola (violin), Pekka Lehti (bass), Janne Lappalainen from Varttina (bouzoki) and Abdissa Assefa (percussion) for a wide ranging musical tour.
Outo Voima - Lehti, Pekka
$16.99
(cdRoots# aito-lehti)
Varttina bassist steps out of the roots music and into jazz, avant garde and other experiments in duets with Timo Alakotila (harmonium), Sanna Kurkio-Suonio (voice), Wimme Saari (vocal joiks), Arto Jarvela (violin), Jarmo Saari (guitar) and Riita Kossi (accordion). Unique new music from Finland
Bellow Poetry - Maria Kalaniemi
$15.99
(cdRoots# aito-mk1)
Maria K's 2005 release is a solo recording that examines the potential of accordion in the Finnish rune song and lament tradition. Highly recommended.
Vilda rosor (Wild Rose) - Maria Kalaniemi
$17.99
(cdRoots# aito-rose)
The 2010 release by the Finnish free-bass button accordionist delves into Finnish-Swedish folk roots, accompanied by a wonderful ensemble including Pekka Lehti, Arto Järvelä, Eero Grundström, Olli Varis and many other great Finnish musicians.
Sohjo - Pekka Lehti and Outo Voima
$16.99
(cdRoots# aito-sohjo)
The latest from the Finnish bass player expands his last Outo Voima project by creating a more solid ensemble approach, a larger, deeper sound and an unabashed sense of playful energy and dark wit. Pekka Lehti - double bass; Marko Timonen - percussion; Jouko Kyhälä - harmonium, harmonicas, melodica, claviola, overtone singing and kantele
Sväng - Svang
$17.99
(cdRoots# aito-svang)
Sväng offers a fresh and unusual take on Finnish folk and popular styles like the tango, and on Balkan, Swedish and completely original folk music, by using only the mouth harp, the harmonica, in forms small and large, the chromatic, diatonic, harmonetta and bass. The members of the ensemble are all well respected in various musical worlds in Finland. The music runs the gamut from moody to raucous, from the sumblime to the comical, from the subtle to the outright jaunty.
Schladtzshe - Sväng
$17.99
(cdRoots# aito-svang10)
The Finnish harmonica quartet strikes again. "Schladtzshe!" is both a swear and a toast. The band explains it: "Brothers! Let us make our mistakes with pride, for life otherwise is a mere collection of irrational occurrences. Let us empty our abundant, if sometimes bitter, drink with joy!" You'll just have to listen.
OuterRail - ZetaBoo
$16.99
(cdRoots# aito-zeta2)
ZetaBoo arrives for a second round with this down to earth CD, a unique blend of pop, jazz and folk-roots. Composer Jarmo Saari offers songs that are melodic and folky, spontaneous and intuitive. Marko Timonen provides the swinging percussion that is at the heart of this new recording, driving a more relaxed band of vocals, accordion, keyboards, guitars, cavaquinho, trombone, lapsteel, keyboards, citara, and bass (Pekka Lehti) , a bit more subtle than their previous releases. The theme of the disc is the outer rail and homesickness. Says Saari: 'This is like a series of traveller's landscapes. The journey is more important than arriving. The traveller prefers to follow a flitting butterfly or the advice of a stranger than a tourist map. Boldness and spontaneity are rewarded.'
Keidas - Aase - Oasis - Frigg
$16.99
(cdRoots# aj-frigg2)
The Finnish/Norway collective returns with their 2005 (and second) release.
Live - Frigg
$16.99
(cdRoots# aj-frigg3)
The Finnish-Norwegian group produces fresh Scandinavian folk fiddling accompanied by fretted instruments, upright bass and endless energy in this live recording made in concert in 2007.
Economy Class - Frigg
$temp out of stock-16.99
(cdRoots# aj-frigg4)
Frigg return with their third studio album, advancing their place as young leaders of the Nordic roots music movement. Frigg continue to forge a unique concoction of string music from many cultures through the filter of their native traditions of Finland and Norway. With elements of Appalachian, Celtic, and Eastern European folk influences, this band of fiddles, bass, guiatar, mandolin and percussion delivers another brilliant collection.
Grannen - Frigg
$16.99
(cdRoots# aj-frigg5)
The fifth recording from the fiddle-centric octet based in Kaustinen, Finland. More suprises, more brilliant music, and all the energy and musicianship we have come to expect.
Kaisla - Kardemimmit
$16.99
(cdRoots# aj-karde1)
Produced by Antti Järvelä (Frigg, JPP), this young band focuses on the kantele but with interesting new compositions inspired by Finnish folk traditions. Highly recommended.
Raharinki - Troka
$temp out of stock-16.99
(cdRoots# aj-trokar)
The 2006 release by the Finnish ensemble is their third, and continues their tradition of excellence in musicianship and interesting new approaches. Ville Ojanen (fiddle, viola, mandolin, Matti Mäkelä (fiddle), Johanna Juhola (accordion), Timo Alakotila (harmonium, piano), and Antti Järvelä (double bass). Individually they have performed in some of the most influencial bands in Finnish folk, including Folkkarit, Sikiät, JPP, Las Chicas del Tango, Spontaani Vire, Hot Club de Kairela, Maria Kalaniemi & Aldargaz, Luna Nova, Frigg and many more
Kalevi Aho (Black Birds) - Marjut Tynkkynen
$16.99
(cdRoots# alba-104)
Solo works for accordion from Finland: 'Sonata for accordion No.1' and 'Sonata for accordion No.2 - Black Birds'
Pictures at an Exhibition - Trio Fratres
$16.99
(cdRoots# alba-188)
A Finnish accordion trio of Raimo Vertainen, Heikki Jokiaho and Toni Hämäläinen tackles the classic Mussorgsky work, plus some piece by Tchaikovsky and Jokiaho. A must have for anyone interested in the extremes of the accordion!
Nomada - Doina Klezmer
$16.99
(cdRoots# alba-194)
Finnish artists gather to make a new kind of klezmer music with its own unique regional sound: Hannu Vasara: violin, viola, Sampo Lassila: double bass, Markku Lepistö: accordion, Tapani Jämsen: percussion.
Zolo- Finnish works for accordion - Matti Rantanen
$17.99
(cdRoots# alba-201)
Solo accordion performances by Matti Rantanen of works by 20th and 21st century Finnish composers.
Kuu ja korkokengät - Vihrea Palma
$16.99
(cdRoots# alba-208)
I have a soft spot for well-executed schmaltz and the Finnish ensemble Vihreä Palma stroke it nicely! Kirsi Poutanen's wonderfully warm voice fronts a strong ensemble of Juha Mäntylä, accordion, piano; Hannu Rantanen, bass and Timo Seppänen, guitar. It's a quirky mix of Latin jazz and Finnish attitude that makes it unique. Add to it that the ensemble is top-notch and you really can't go wrong.
Mieli - Philomela
$17.99
(cdRoots# alba-n22)
Finnish women's folk choir from Helsinki, conducted by Marjukka Riihimaki, sings folk poetry of the town of Ilomantsi and the epic poem Kanteletar, modern poetry by Jukka Itkonen, Viljo Kojo and Unto Kupiainen and songs by contemporary writers including Anna-Mari Kahara and Liisa Matveinen.
Lunghorn Twist - Accordion Tribe
$16.99
(cdRoots# alg-inu33892)
2006 release by the accordionsists Bratko Bibic, Lars Hollmer, Maria Kalaniemi, Guy Klucevsek and Otto Lechner, stunning as always
Sea of Reeds - Accordion Tribe
$16.99
(cdRoots# alg-inu33892)
Bratko Bibic, Lars Hollmer, Maria Kalaniemi, Guy Klucevsek and Otto Lechner bring their accordions together in new compositions for anything from solo to quintet arrangments that defy categories and regional influence. Recorded inHollmer's famous 'Chicken House' studio in Uppsala, Sweden.5 Accordions, No Waiting! Highly recommended.
Vasaraasia - Alamaailman Vasarat
$temp out of stock
(cdRoots# av-1)
The Hammers of the Underworld have been called Ethnic brass punk and kosher-kebab jazz. With pump organs, a horn section, drums and cello for a rhythm section, and a WHOLE lot of attitude, this band presents a unique, modern vision.
Horn Concerto / Desert Point / Violin Concerto - Anders Eliasson
$17.99
(cdRoots# cda-eliasson)
Performers include Soren Hermansson (French horn), Jari Valo (violin), The Ostrobothnian Chamber Orchestra. Conducted by Juha Kangas. Recorded in Kaustinen Church in Kaustinen, Finland
Vaylan Virrassa - Musik från Tornedalen - Jord
$18.99
(cdRoots# cda-jord)
Folk music from the Torne River Valley of Sweden, both traditional and newly composed by the band's members, performed on accordion, bass, flutes, percussion, guitar and voices
Levda Teatervisor - Birgitta Ulfsson
$17.99
(cdRoots# cda-ulfsson)
Birgitta Ulfsson has collected 15 songs from 50 years on the theater and cabaret stages in Finland and Sweden. She has added a few short poems, as she usually does in her frequent performances around Sweden and Finland, together with pianist Lowe Pettersson. Here's an unusual art-music experience for those interested in the flow of the language as well as the melody.
Hameen Polkka - Aarnio Sisarukset
$17.99
(cdRoots# finn-aarnio)
The Aarnio family band, recorded in Finland in 1936, featured the typical pellimannimusiikki instrumentation of fiddles, kantele, clarinet and also ocarina on some songs
Lauluja Lännen Kultalasta / Finnish American Music (KICD 25) - Various Finnish American Artists
$10.99
(cdRoots# finn-american)
finland, finn, finnland suomi europe scandinavia nordic suomenen suomeneski
Isäni poika - Aulis Kivinen
$17.99
(cdRoots# finn-aulis)
Music for kantele and vocals by one of the 'old masters' of the instrument. Includes Finnish traditional and popular songs, plus renditions of 'Love Me Tender and 'In The Mood.'
Cafe Veijon Baari: Suomalaista alkuvoimaa - various underground huumpa
$17.99
(cdRoots# finn-cvb)
This is a collection of what might be called (in America) 'outsider music' but is really just a collection of local popular music from the bars and cafes of Finland, ranging from folk music and novelties to cheesy pop to all manner of things in between. It's funny, it's sincere, it's unexpected.
Inky Joy - The World Mankeri Orchestra
$16.99
(cdRoots# finn-inky)
The Finnish etno-pojat returns with their 2004 release of edgy winds, subtle percussion, bass and strings. Heikki Syrjänen and Pekka Westerholm - winds (including lira and mänkeri) and kantele; Olli Penttilä - bass; Markku Penttilä - percussion and bass; and Petri Pentikainen, percussion and drums.
Suuri erehdys (Great Mistake) - Ville Kangas
$17.99
(cdRoots# finn-kangas)
Finland Europe
Entiset Etniset - various Finnish
$16.99
(cdRoots# finn-kicd29)
Historical direct disc recodings from 1935-1954 - 37 great tracks from the roots of recorded Finnish folk.
Taivaallinen Kuu - Hannu Lehtoranta
$16.99
(cdRoots# finn-kuu)
The first solo album of the former Tallari and Tuulenkantajat musician Hannu Lehtoranta brings a global influence to Finland's traditional pastoral landscapes, in much the way Andrew Cronshaw has done. Using various kanteles (modern and traditional), flutes and reeds (both Nordic and Asian), percussion and many others, he is joined by fine cast of musicians including Martti Pokelaa, Kimmo Pohjonen, Julio Sanonen, Arto Kakko, Aladin Abras, Tapani Varis in what he calls 'hippie visions of an ancient modernist.'
Oi, Kuinka Engeliksi Meilin - Arthur Kylander
$17.99
(cdRoots# finn-kylander)
The second volume of early Finnish American Recordings from the Finnish Folk Music Institute in Kaustinen is a wonderful set of songs from mandolinist Kylander, accompanied by piano, accordion or a small theater orchestra.
self titled - Me Naiset
$17.99
(cdRoots# finn-naiset)
Anna-Kaisa Liedes, Pia Rask, Sirkka Kosonen, Anneli Kont and others create new a capella music, that while rooted in Finnish and Finno-Urgic traditions, and take some exciting sidesteps.
Paimensoittaja - Teppo Repo
$17.99
(cdRoots# finn-repo)
Teppo Repo was called the last great shepherd. This musician played the tuohisoittu, a Karelian flute similar to a recorder. It is a very quiet instrument, and the music is contemplative yet visceral.
mot. - Snekka
$14.99
(cdRoots# finn-snekka1)
The 2004 Kaustinen Folk Music Festival's Ensemble of the Year is on CD at last, in a stirring set of orginal instrumental ballads, jazzy grooves and agressive new-acoustic folk. Tero Hyväluoma (violin), Markus Luomala (accordion), Olli Seikkula (guitar) and Tarmo Anttila (double bass) offer a smart new look at the Suomi roots. Fans of both Maria Kalaniemi and Hedningarna will find common ground.
Konsta - Tallari
$12.99
(cdRoots# finn-tallari-konsta)
A tribute to the great Konsta Jylhä
Tulikulkku - Various Artists
$17.99
(cdRoots# finn-tulik)
The experimental side of the Finnish new folk movement is exemplified in these tracks by Tuulenkantajat, Hedningarna, Niekku, Pirnales, Martti Pokela, Pohjantahti with Wimme Saari, Me Naiset, Etnopojat, Primo
Ulappa - Iso Karhu
$17.99
(cdRoots# finn-ulappa)
Contemporary music from Finland with a blues and American-roots tinge. Maija Karhinen (voice), Taito Hoffren (voice), Hannu Virtanen (voice, guitar), Tuomas Logren (guitars, dobro, bouzouki, percussion), Eero Grundström (keyboards, accordion, jewsharp) plus bass and drums.
The luckless lands of the North - aNoo
$12.99
(cdRoots# hrbe-031)
aNoo is a group led Brussels based Finn, Anu Junnonen. Anu started playing piano at the age of seven and added flute a few years later. She got the kick for jazz in her teens from playing saxophone and jamming with friends, with whom she also created a local junior big band in order to perform modern -tunes and Finnish compositions. She is accompanied by accordion, trombone, acoustic bass and drums on a set of original and unusual songs. Listen
Cross-Tuned (Avovireessä) - Arto Järvelä
$15.99
(cdRoots# oart-05)
Arto Järvelä Plays Fiddle Vol. 2 presents another round of great solo fiddling from the Finnish musician, this time in a set of 'cross tuned' or open-tuning pieces . These include traditional and pieces composed by Järvelä.
Polska Differente - Arto Jarvela
$16.99
(cdRoots# oart-1)
Starring as the lead player of fiddle, nyckelharpa and mandolins, Arto Järvelä is joined by a long list of guests including Timo Alakotila, Tapani Varis, Olli Varis, Kimmo Pohjonen, Petri Hakala, Morten Alfred Hoirup, Sinikka Jarvinen, Roger Tallroth, and many more for a round of traditional and original songs and tunes.
Soitta Viulna: Arto Järvelä plays fiddle - Arto Jarvela
$16.99
(cdRoots# oart-2)
Yes, he does, in 21 solo works for Finnish folk fiddling.
Far In! - Arto Jarvela
$16.99
(cdRoots# oart-3)
Arto Järvelä the one-man-band takes a contemporary look at tunes old and new and executes them multi-track style with guitar, mandolin, mandola, kantele, percussion, marimba and of course, fiddle. The adventure continues in 2005.
Ampron Prunni - Ampron Prunni
$16.99
(cdRoots# oart-ap)
Arto Järvelä (nyckelharpa, fiddle, mandolin) , Risto Hotakainen (fiddle, mandolin, jouhikko) and Timo Valo (harmonium) have been playing together for years in this ensemble, but it took until 2006 for them to finally finish a recording. JPP's Arto Jarvela needs little introduction. Risto Hotakainen and Timo Valo are founding and current members of the important Finnish national folk group Tallari (Arto is also a former member).
Cosmic Meltdown Vol. 1 - Erik Hokkanen and Lumisudet
$16.99
(cdRoots# oart-cosmic1)
Fiddler and guitarist Hokkanen, Texan of Finnish descent, with Finns Arto Järvelä, mandolinist-guitarist Petri Hakala and bassist Tapani Varis and great guests: Maria Kalaniemi, Timo Alakotila, Mauno Järvelä, Kimmo Pohjonen. It's a bit of Finnish tradition, some old-timey American, Texas swing, Tin Pan Alley and more, played by some of the hottiest musicians around.
Live in Duluth (2 CD set) - JPP
$22.99
(cdRoots# oart-jpplive)
A live concert in Duluth with one of Finland's most famous folk ensembles, and certainly the band that has single-handedly made Finnish folk fiddling an international fascination.
Contradans (Nordick Tree II) - Nordik Tree
$temp out of stock-17.99
(cdRoots# oart-nordik2)
Arto Järvelä, Timo Alakotila and Hans Kennemark return for round 2, aother brilliant collaboration for fiddles, mandolin, piano and harmonium (pump organ). Maria Kalaniemi guests on one track.
Luludzako drom - Various: Finnish Gypsy
$10.99
(cdRoots# om-gypsy)
Songs recorded in Finnish Gypsies' homes in Karelia, in eastern Finland.
Hot Club of Kairela - Jarvalen Napparit
$12.99
(cdRoots# om-napp)
The classic Kaustinen fiddle sound is performed to perfection on this 1993 recording. On this recording the young musicians of the town are joined by JPP's master musicians to perform the music just like you'd hear it in the village school or the main stage some Sunday afternoon at the Kaustinen Festival. Perfect!
Vaarallinen Lehmänkello (Lethal Cowbell) - Progmatics
$10.99
(cdRoots# om-progmatics)
The call it 'Urban Folk Music Groove from the Finnish Forests' and while you may not always hear the forest for the heavy vibe, the roots are strong and the music roars. Jouko Kyhälä - keyboards and harmonica; Janne Lappalainen - bouzoki, saxophone; Markku Lepistö - accordions; Perttu Paappanen - fiddles
Täysin palkein - Teppo Välimäki
$15.99
(cdRoots# om-valimaki)
The Elvis of Finnish accordion? Real traditional roots, real energy, all solo...
Valkoista Sukua - The World Mankeri Orchestra
$17.99
(cdRoots# primo-2005)
Founded in 1984 as Etno-Pojat, the World Mänkeri Orchestra is an innovative (and aggressive) 'primitive jazz" ensemble that features hand-made, ancient reeds, horns, and drums and electric bass, and on this recording young Finnish vocalist Meri Titola, who brings a new dynamic to the ensemble's powerful noise.
Ehtoota! - Various artists
$15.99
(cdRoots# primo-ehtoota)
Concert performances recorded in the Etno-Pojat theater in Finland (home of the World Mänkeri Orchestra), includes songs by American Cafe Orchestra, Pinnin Pojat, Tallari, Nikolai Blad, Heikki Laitinen and more.
Thauma - World Mankeri Orchestra
$15.99
(cdRoots# primo-thauma)
Unique avant garde folk music from Finland. 'The mänkeri is the perfect counterpoint to the liru; like Djivan's sublime duduk offsetting Pharoah's reedy rhaita or Don Byron's thoughtful clarinet vs. Bird's frenetic alto. It adds a warm, introspective side that contributes to what is overall an enjoyably challenging, remarkably consistent and utterly original recording.' - RootsWorld
Pan - Rinneradio
$17.99
(cdRoots# rk-pan)
The 2004 release by this innovative Finnish ensemble of Tapani Rinne - saxophone and clarinet; Verneri Lumi - electronics and Juusonik - percussion.
In the spirit of Kalevala Finland - Piirpauke / Kalevala Spirit
$10.99
(cdRoots# rk-piirpauke-spirit)
A reissue and more, this CD includes the 1985 Piirpauke album Wild East, plus 5 more tracks from 1997 with a somewhat different sextet under the name Kalevala Spirit.
Kluster - Kimmo Pohjonen
$12.99
(cdRoots# rk-pohjonen-kluster)
2002 release from this Finnish accordion innovator
Nao - RinneRadio
$17.99
(cdRoots# rk-rinne-nao)
Techno-Nordic music by Tapani Rinne
Sillat - Piirpauke
$17.99
(cdRoots# rk-sillat)
Sillat catches Piirpauke in a transition period: four of the tracks have been recorded with the previous line-up and featuring guests like Jukka Tolonen (guitar). The majority of tracks showcase the new edition of Piirpauke, featuring young classical piano virtuoso Joonas Ahonen on piano. At 18, Joonas was the youngest musician who recently got into the finals of Finland's premier classical piano contest, named after Maj Lind. With Joonas on piano, Sakari can concentrate on his main instruments - saxophones and flutes. And with Senegalese percussionist Ismaila Sane still in the band, Piirpauke continues to fuse jazz, classical, folk and ethnic elements in totally unique style.
Divane - Slobo Horo
$10.99
(cdRoots# rk-slobo-divane)
The Balkan Finn rock band ride again on this 2001 release of high energy dance and art music.
Uumen - Kimmo Pohjonen and Eric Echampard
$12.99
(cdRoots# rk-uumen)
Kimmo Pohjonen (accordion)/ Eric Echampard (drums) joined forces in 2001 with the goal to make totally improvised music, live on stage with no rehearsals. They have succeeded in their aim to ride the edge of melody, counterpoint, energy and tension as proven by the enthusiastic audiences at each performance, as well as by the satisfaction and exhilaration of the two players.
Åkerö - Maria Kalaniemi and Timo Alakotila
$special order-20.99
(cdRoots# sib-akeero)
The Finnish accordionist and pianist join together again on a series of original compositions, in duets and occassional guest artists. They are unmatched for their musicianship and compositional prowess. Please contact me by e-mail if you would like to special order this CD.
Oloneuvos - Oloneuvos (Antti Jarvela, Esko Jarvela, Olli Kari)
$18.99
(cdRoots# sib-olon)
If Finland has back-porch blues, this is it. Antti Järvelä (violin, viola, bass and vocals), Esko Järvelä (violins, harmoonium, vocals) and Olli Kari (accordions, harmoonium, kazoo, jew's harp and vocals) present a raucous, and casual set of songs and dance tunes, expertly played, enthusiastically delivered.
8 Armed Monkey - KTU
$16.99
(cdRoots# te-ktu)
Finnish accordionists Kimmo Pohjonen and Samuli Kosminen (Kluster) join Pat Mastelotto and Trey Gunn (percussion and guitar from King Crimson and duo TU) for a round of agressive, loud and utterly unclassfiable new music.
Nordik Tree - Alakotila, Järvelä, Kennemark
$temp out of stock
(cdRoots# tex-nordik)
Arto Järvelä, Timo Alakotila and Hans Kennemark, three formidible artists from Finland and Sweden, in a collaboration for fiddles and harmonium (pump organ).
Jos ken pahoin uneksii - Pekko Käppi
$17.99
(cdRoots# tex-peippo1)
The Finnish traditional horse hair lyre called jouhikko is transformed from the tradition by this master musician. His influences come mainly from Finnish folk- and song tradition, but also the North American root music as well as Russian and Siberian indigenous music . This is Käppi's first full album, where he concentrates on the rock side of life and starts the record with a beat that goes on like a steam train, combining jouhikko with folkrock, song tradition from other cultures, old gospels and psychedelia. Remarkable new music.
Quiver - KTU
$16.99
(cdRoots# wp-quiver)
This powerful, agressively fronds group returns with this 2009 powerhouse of sounds. Trey Gunn / Warr guitar; Kimmo Pohjonen / accordion, voice; Pat Mastelotto / rhythmic devices, beats and noises with Samuli Kosminen additional beats and noises, Kosminization
Rimfaxe - Gjallarhorn
$17.99
(cdRoots# wp-rimfaxe)
The new CD (2006) from this innovative and agressively creative Finnish new-roots ensemble
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