The Finnish flamenco music duo is a mutual project of two prominent Finnish artists, flamenco singer
Anna Murtola and flamenco guitarist Joonas Widenius. In their concerts, some of the deepest and most profound tones of the traditional Spanish flamenco are met with lighter ballads where the singer’s nuance rich voice joins in a conversation with the virtuosic rhythms of the flamenco guitar. Both artists
draw inspiration also from their own northern roots that lie in Northern Finland, creating new and unique Nordic flamenco. The long mutual journey of these musicians has tied their musical communication together into tight rhythms and touching
expressions, typical for flamenco. Both musicians are also recording artists and developers of their own Nordic Flamenco sound.
Anna Murtola (born in 1983 in Oulu, Northern Finland) is the northernmost flamenco singer in the world. Considered as one of the pioneers of flamenco singing in Finland, the singer has found her own strong voice as an interpreter of this passionate Spanish tradition. For
more than two decades, the singer has immersed herself in the world of flamenco. Murtola is also known as a versatile and charismatic performer who is constantly reaching out across genre and culture borders. Her new album, La Tierra Blanca (Nordic Notes, 2023) combines the northern landscape and
mindscape with the Spanish flamenco tradition.
https://linktr.ee/annamurtolaflamenco
Joonas Widenius (born 1980, Tornio, Finnish Lapland) is a Finnish flamenco and fusion guitarist. He is considered to be one of the most successful flamenco guitarists in Finland.
Widenius’ music is based on the flamenco guitar, but his distinctive tonality is constantly influenced by
his surroundings. Influences can come from northern nature, jazz or, for example, the folk music of his home country. His distinctive style has earned a warm welcome from both the critics and the audiences. Widenius, who performs
actively with his various line-ups, travels around to play, compose and to
accompany dancers, singers and performances.
https://www.joonaswidenius.org
Tickets 17 € /12 € (at the door)
Lagstad Hembygdsgård
