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Olarin Musiikki

One of the first and most important labels to record and distribute the folk and newly composed folk music of Finland was Olarin. Under the direction of Timo Närväinen, this small independent label led the way in making the music of Finland an international phenomena. These recordings, old and new, stand the test of time, present important young artists and famous artists from the previous generation.

Titles from Olarin Musiikki that we currently stock. Click on the links to get more info and some audio samples.

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!

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

Vaarallinen Lehmänkello (Lethal Cowbell) - Progmatics
$14.99
(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
$16.99
(cdRoots# om-valimaki)
The Elvis of Finnish accordion? Real traditional roots, real energy, all solo...

Luludzako drom - Various: Finnish Gypsy
$14.99
(cdRoots# om-gypsy)
Songs recorded in Finnish Gypsies' homes in Karelia, in eastern Finland.

Hot Club of Kairela - Jarvalen Napparit
$15.99
(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!

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