11.8. at 17.15 Etno-Espa: HoivaPelimannit, Espan lava, Helsinki
HoivaPelimannit Maria Kalaniemi and Elina Leskelä offer a nice summer bouquet of favorite melodies from the boulevards of our memories – beautiful and delicate waltzes, fiery tangos, and exhilarating polkas from Metsäkukkia to Satumaa, all performed by the bare-footed accordionists from Espoo. Maria Kalaniemi – accordionElina Leskelä – accordion
30.8.2025 at 2-3 PM Espoo-day’s JuuriJuhla-club i Pentala: Maria Kalaniemi & Jouko Kyhälä
Folk music from Espoo and evergreen atmospheres in the embrace of the archipelago. Maria Kalaniemi, an accordionist from Espoo, is an internationally well known musician and, in addition, a talented, distinctive composer. She is an artist who has developed her own expression from many musical styles. The lyrically sensitive and intense playing style created by […]
17.4.2025 klo 19 JuuriJuhla-club: Maria Kalaniemi & Pekko Käppi: Magi
Kalevala song in Swedish Gallen-Kallela Museum, Gallen-Kallela tie 27, 02600 EspooTickets 15/10 eur Lippu.fi and at the door (only 30 seats!) The ticket price includes a short tour of the Gallen-Kallela Museum before the concert at 18:30-18:45. Maria Kalaniemi, accordion and singingPekko Käppi, jouhikko and singing The concert will feature rune singing in Swedish and […]
18.2.25 JuuriJuhla´s family evening: Pentti Rasinkangas and Jarmo Romppanen
Pentti Rasinkangas belongs to the nobility of Finnish children’s music. He has made countless well-known songs such as “Meidän uusi vauva”, “Mennään hiljaa”, “Mamma Miau” etc. There have already been more than twenty records, but he also makes new songs all the time. The latest one came out this fall.Pentti Rasinkangas is a storyteller. Strange […]
23.1.2025 JuuriJuhla-club: Duo Emilia Lajunen & Suvi Oskala
Duo Emilia Lajunen & Suvi Oskala duo is comprised of two fiddle players, both established and widely renowned Finnish folk musicians, who combine their knowledge of Finnish folk tradition with masterful fiddle playing. The duo plays their fiddles for all they are worth, continuing the two-woman exploration into the world of different timbres they began […]
17.12. at 19 JuuriJuhla-club: Eva Väljaots & Robbie Sherratt (EST/ENG)
Eva Väljaots & Robbie Sherratt (EST/ENG) write and perform music rooted in Estonian and English folklore. Their music, both modern and tradition-sensitive, combines the kannel, fiddle, and vocals in a colourful, rich and enchanting way. Sharing an affinity for improvisation and spontaneity, the duo takes inspiration from the natural world’s greatest improvisers, imitating and interpreting […]
31.8. at 2-3 pm Espoo Day Concert in Pentala: Maria Kalaniemi & Jouko Kyhälä
Folk music from Espoo and evergreen atmospheres in the embrace of the archipelago. Maria Kalaniemi, an accordionist from Espoo, is an internationally well known musician and, in addition, a talented, distinctive composer. She is an artist who has developed her own expression from many musical styles. The lyrically sensitive and intense playing style created by […]
In the bilingual concert (finnish & swedish), we remember our sunny archipelago on the wing of music. On the horizon is the summer and the world’s most beautiful archipelago, wonderful fish meals on the deck of the boat, sunsets with music and dance. Espoo-based pelimanni and accordion artist Pekka Pentikäinen has sailed across the archipelago, […]
30.3.2026 at 18 HoivaPelimannit – CareHomeMusicians Maria Kalaniemi & Elina Leskelä and Teppo Kröger
HoivaPelimannit – CareHomeMusicians Maria Kalaniemi and Elina Leskelä offers a beautiful bouquet of favorite songs from the boulevards of our memories – beautiful and delicate waltzes, fiery tangos, and spirited polkas from Metsäkukka through Satumaa to Säkkijärvi, performed by the barefoot accordionists from Espoo. With HoivaPelimannit, you can also sing along to familiar songs or […]
Tue 7.4.2026 at 18 JuuriJuhla-RotFest: Melkutus
The stage of Sello Hall will be filled with children and young people. Expect the joy and delight of folk music powered by over 100 musicians and singers: both together and individually. Participating are Juvenalia Music School, Pakila Music School, and Käpylä Music School. The concert is part of the JuuriJuhla Festival. There will be […]