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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.
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Titles from Olarin Musiikki that we currently stock. Click on the links to get more info and some audio samples.
 Luludzako drom - Various: Finnish Gypsy $16.99 (cdRoots# om-gypsy) Songs recorded in Finnish Gypsies' homes in Karelia, in eastern Finland. 
 Mandoliinimestari / Finnish Mandolin Master - Heikki Lahti $16.99 (cdRoots# om-lahti)
 Ottilia - Liisa Matveinen $15.99 (cdRoots# om-matveinen) Matveinen interpret the traditional songs of folk singer Ottilia Ilkka (1875-1963), from Sapsilampi in southern Ostrobothnia, Finland. The album features Matveinen's vocals and kantele, along with Maria Kalaniemi, Anna-Kaisa Liedes, Heikki Laitinen and members of the Tallari ensemble.
 Hot Club of Kairela - Jarvalen Napparit $16.99 (cdRoots# om-napp)
 3 - Niekku $16.99 (cdRoots# om-niekku3) Maria Kalaniemi (accordion, voice), Anna-Kaisa Liedes (kanteles, voice), Liisa Matveinen kanteles, voice), Anu Itäpelto (kanteles, voice), Leena Joutsenlahti (winds, voice) all produced music in this particular ensemble that even today is as adventurous as they have ever been. This recording was produced by Heikki Laitenen, who also contribues some compositions, and his avant garde stamp is to be found in every track.
 Folk music from Finland - Pirnales $16.99 (cdRoots# om-pirnales) A classic 1989 recording by some respected musicians from Finland, Sinikka Järvinen, Marianne Maans, Markku Lepistö and Pekka Pentikäinen, play kanteles, jouhikko, fiddle, accordion, bass
 Vaarallinen Lehmänkello (Lethal Cowbell) - Progmatics $16.99 (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...
 Makale - Leena Joutsenlahti $temp out of stock-16.99 (cdRoots# om-joutsenlahti) Leena plays alto recorder, soprano recorder, wooden flute, goat's horn, overtone flute,shepherds horn, 15 stringed kantele, harmonium, voice, and is joined by Eero Grundström (harmonium), Minna Ilmonen (violin), Topi Korhonen (guitars), Teemu Korpipää (sampler), Anita Lehtola (voice), Ricardo Padilla (lepenelauta and cahón), Hanni-Mari Turunen (violin), Timo Väänänen (21 stringed kantele)
 Iloinen puutarhuri - Hannu Seppänen $temp out of stock-15.99 (cdRoots# om-seppanen) The two row accordionist is joined by Tapani Varis (double bass), Arto Järvelä (fiddle), Petri Hakala (mandolin), Janne Lappalainen (sax). Produced by Timo Alakotila.
 Paljastuksia - Minna Raskinen $temp out of stock-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
 Kuulas Hetki - Various Artists $15.99 (cdRoots# om-kuulas) Compilation of artists from Sibelius Academy Folk Music Department: Pirnales, Arto Järvelä and Kimmo Pohjonen,
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