Kelavala is a unique group in the Finnish performing arts scene. This trio does not consist of a separate dancer and two accompanying musicians, but three independent performing artists. Combining improvised music and dance has resulted in hundreds of one-of-a-kind performances, that have lasted from a few minutes to twelve hours. During its 30-year history, the trio has created various types of performances, including stageplays, and outdoor spectacles, that have taken weeks to build.
Reijo Kela: dance
Heikki Laitinen: voice
Kimmo Pohjonen: accordion
Maija Pokela is a kantele player and singer with a strong background in Finnish contemporary folk music. She has toured all over the world and recorded as a member of various groups (Kardemimmit, ENKEL) along with many other projects. Her debut solo album Lohdun sanoja (Words of Comfort) explores themes found in the emotional spectrum of traditional folk songs such as longing, yearning and comfort. In this concert the music of the album written and arranged by Pokela will be presented with the help of a four-piece band and their honey-tinged vocal harmonies, folk fiddle mastery and Pokela’s versatile kantele-playing tying everything together.
Maija Pokela – kanteles, vocals
Onni Rajaniemi – vocals, guitar
Maija Pihlajaoja – vocals
Veera Kuisma – fiddle, piano
Jonna Lankinen – fiddle
Samuli Volanto – live sound
Tickets €23 / €18 + order fee (from €1.50), Lippupiste.
Kaikukortti event
Sello Hall
Duration from 19:00 to 21:20, incl. Intermission 20 min
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