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Hyperbora
 Perinnearkku - Hyperborea $17.99 (cdRoots# tex-hyper1)
In Greek mythology, the Hyperboreans were a mythical people that lived to the far north of Greece. Their land, called Hyperborea (beyond the north wind), was a perfect place, the sun shining through day and night. The Finnish quartet of Piia Kleemola (fiddle, viola, 15-string kantele, vocals), Antti Paalanen (one- and two-row accordion), Petri Prauda (cittern, mandolin, bagpipes, vocals), and Paula Susitaival ( fiddle, nyckelharpa, vocals) takes that spirit and translates it into a modern acoustic music. This is their first recording, made in 2004.
 Semmosta - Hyperborea $temp out of stock-17.99 (cdRoots# finn-hyper2)
Hyperborea has slowly but steadily evolved into one of Finland's best performers of traditional folk music. The quartet were named the official group of the year at Finland's Kaustinen Folk Music Festival 2006. Piia Kleemola (fiddle, viola, 15-string kantele, vocals), Antti Paalanen (one- and two-row accordion), Petri Prauda (cittern, mandolin, bagpipes, vocals), and Paula Susitaival ( fiddle, nyckelharpa, vocals). This is their second recording, made in 2006.
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