Väsen, Mikael Marin and Olov Johansson have refined their sound and stage presence over 40 years of intense interaction and touring to the extent that they are now unique in their kind. With their playful and perfect interplay, they seem to defy the laws of physics in what appears to be a telepathic communication.
The music is intense, dynamic and full of humor. Using the inspiration of the moment, they create their own musical language that is as modern as it is ancient in its appeal. With the foundation firmly anchored in generations of Uppland fiddling tradition, they always have their eyes curiously fixed on new musical goals.
Maria Kalaniemi and Timo Alakotila are among the most respected musicians of new folk music in Finland. These two musicians are pioneers in the field of Finnish new folk music. They have played in various ensembles and performed in numerous concerts around the world. Maria and Timo have won many awards and recognitions for their musical works. They have both been appointed artist-professors by the State Arts Council.
Over the years, however, their duet work, a dialogue between accordion and piano that is sometimes passionate and sometimes painterly, has remained a very important and beloved form of music-making for them.
Over the years, the collaboration between accordionist Maria Kalaniemi and pianist Timo Alakotila has developed into an excellent, seamless musical alliance. The combination of accordion and piano, both solo and accompaniment instruments, opens up a wealth of compositional possibilities. Finnish and Finnish-Swedish tunes; minuets, polkas, polkas and tangos are played in Maria and Timo’s own fresh arrangements. Argentine tango and French waltzes are an integral part of the repertoire, as are the duo’s own compositions – music with all the spices!
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
Wimme & Rinne have been travelling through sound and time for almost three decades, bringing the ancient Sámi joiking tradition, invoking the spirits of nature, plants, animals and humans, into contact with modern electronic soundscapes, releasing several essential albums on the way. An Indigenous Sámi from north-west Finland, Wimme Saari began making joiks at a young age, but it wasn’t until 1986, when working in the Finnish radio archives and discovering recordings of his uncle joiking, that the decisive impetus revealed itself. In 1990 he met saxophone and clarinet player Tapani Rinne and with his band RinneRadio they began experimenting with modern joiks. This spawned a continuing collaboration of award-winning ambient experimental music
Gjermund Larsen is one of Norway’s most beloved folk musicians. With his playful and emotional fiddle playing, he captures a wide range of listeners, extending far beyond the traditional folk music audience.
In Gjermund Larsen Trio – he is joined by Andreas Utnem, harmonium/piano, and Sondre Meisfjord, double bass. Since their first release in 2008 they have received extensive acknowledgement and several awards, including the Norwegian Grammy (2008), German phonographic critics award (2015), and the Norwegian Grammy as composer of the year (2016). The fall 2023 Gjermund Larsen trio launched their fifth album, Tøyen Sessions, and as usual, all music is composed by Gjermund himself.
Leikarit has been operating since 1975, performing not only in their home corner in the capital region, but also in other parts of Finland and abroad. The band’s long career has brought it a prominent position in our country’s folk music scene and it has twice won the Finnish championship of folk music bands.
Kesäpelimannit or Kesikset is a happy and skilled orchestra formed in the early 80’s, consisting of professional and amateur musicians, performing in a wide variety of compositions and genres. Most of the time, Kesikset is seen at larger or smaller folk music and dance events as a traditional folk music band. If necessary, smaller and larger ensembles representing a wide range of genres.
Maarit Kyllönen, Maria Kalaniemi, Paula Nortamo
Kelavala is a unique performing arts group. Its members Reijo Kela (dance) has become known for his imaginative, unique performances, Heikki Laitinen (voice) is a pioneer in developing a new kind of human voice expression, Kimmo Pohjonen (accordion) tours all continents giving solo concerts and creating the most remarkable productions. The trio does not have a separate dancer and accompanying musicians, but three independent performing artists. The combination of improvised music and dance has resulted in hundreds of unique performances.
Reijo Kela: dance
Heikki Laitinen: voice Kimmo Pohjonen: accordion
Espoon pelimannit – Esbo spelmanslag is a good-humoured and presentable folkmusic band from Espoo, whose groovy playing style is well known even outside the metropolitan area. The group is in great demand as a dance orchestra at various events, and the atmosphere goes through the roof.
The orchestra has all the key instruments used in folk music. The beat is guaranteed by multiple violins, accordions, clarinets, mandolins, guitars, contrabasses, and drums. The band consist of about 20 artists but when needed smaller ensembles can be arranged.
In addition to Jussi Tarkkanen, the Jussi Tarkkanen Combo also includes Maria Kalaniemi, Sofia Tarkkanen and Timo Alakotila.
JuuriJuhla-RotFest -association runs a systematic and participatory cultural project with the elderly. Activities in nursing homes are run by two music professionals, Maria
Kalaniemi and Elina Leskelä, and there is also expertise in therapy work and experience working with the elderly. Maria Kalaniemi and Elina Leskelä have such solid experience and extensive joint repertoire that audience can also hope for their own favorite songs.
HoivaPelimannit Maria Kalaniemi and Elina Leskelä present their activities. Come get to know and enjoy their music! Mon 24.3. at 18 Sello libraryFri 28.3. at 12 Entresse library Free entry Free entrySello library
Read moreLippulaiva’s library: At 11-15 o’clock Folk music groups from the Helsinki region are performing in Lippulaiva’s library at 11 Espoon pelimannitat 11.30 Kuokkavieraatat 12.00 Vantaan pelimannitat 12.30 Härmäat 13.00 Patrik Weckmanat 13.30 Kesiksetat 14.00 Matti Reittamoat 14.30 Soukan kansantanssijatat 14.45...
Read moreThe opening concert of JuuriJuhla will be sparkling magic of folk music! The concert of Väsen Duo (SE) & Maria Kalaniemi and Timo Alakotila will feature the top duos of Swedish and Finnish folk music! Väsen, Mikael Marin and Olov...
Read moreDances to the beat of Espoon pelimannit. The foyer in the Sello Hall will be filled again from happy dancers! Café open Free entry Sello Hall foyer
Read moreThe 150th anniversary of Espoo’s folk music! Espoon kansanmusiikkikilta, Leikarit and Espoo’s pelimanns turn 50 years old. Espoon kansanmusiikkikillan pelimannit, Kesäpelimannit, Meiskarit, Leikarit, HoivaPelimannit and Espoon pelimannit in a party atmosphere.Bring your dancing shoes! The duration of the concert is...
Read moreHoivaPelimannit Maria Kalaniemi and Elina Leskelä present their activities. Come get to know and enjoy their music! Free entryLippulaiva’s library, Salonki
Read moreKelavala 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...
Read moreAncient joik and modern soundscapes encounter thus creating universal, contemporary music. This is Wimme & Rinne. Wimme & Rinne have been travelling through sound and time for almost three decades, bringing the ancient Sámi joiking tradition, invoking the spirits of...
Read moreChange of programme! The performer of the closing concert has changed! Gjermund Larsen Trio from Norway will replace Suistamon Sähkö. Lippupiste is in contact with those who have already bought a ticket. Tickets for the Gjermund Larsen Trio concert are...
Read morePakilan musiikkiopiston, Käpylän musiikkiopiston ja Musiikkiopisto Juvenalian kansanmusiikin opiskelijat esiintyvät omassa konsertissaan. Vierailijana konsertissa Maria Kalaniemi ja Timo Alakotila
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PolskaPandolfi -konsertissa barokkiviulisti Kreeta-Maria Kentala ja cembalisti Tea Polso yhdistelevät veret seisauttavia eteläpohjalaisia polskia ja villejä Giovanni Antonio Pandolfi Meallin sonaatteja.
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PolskaPandolfi -konsertissa barokkiviulisti Kreeta-Maria Kentala ja cembalisti Tea Polso yhdistelevät veret seisauttavia eteläpohjalaisia polskia ja villejä Giovanni Antonio Pandolfi Meallin sonaatteja.
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Espoon kaupungin 50-vuotisjuhlavuoden kunniaksi Espoon kansanmusiikin juhlakavalkadi näyttää espoolaisen kansanmusiikkitarjonnan runsaan, värikkään ja monipuolisen tarjonnan laidasta laitaan!
Mukana on valloittavat kanteletaiturit Kardemimmit, akrobaattisen ja herkän improvisoivaa kansantanssiin perustuvaa koreografiaa ja musiikillista virtuositeettia tarjoava Polskatroikka, tansanialaistyylisiä lauluja esittävä Pole Pole sekä Espoon pelimannit levynjulkistuskeikallaan. Konsertin loppuhuipennuksena esiintyy tätä konserttia varten espoolaisista kansanmusiikin ammattilaisista koottu JuuriJuhlan juhlaorkesteri Maria Kalaniemen johdolla.
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Rosoa ja rakkautta Pohjanmaan lakeuksilta
Kansanmusiikin sielun veljeksi tituleerattu Antti Paalanen (s. 1977) on keikkaillut viime vuosina sooloartistina laajasti ulkomailla, mm. Japanissa, Kanadassa, Venäjällä, Ranskassa, Sveitsissä, Itävallassa, Alankomaissa, Virossa sekä Pohjoismaissa. Paalasen hurjan musiikin välineinä ovat suomalaisesta kansanmusiikista tutut vähäriviset hanurit. Perinteestä innoituksensa saanut Paalanen on kuitenkin luonut täysin oman musiikkimaailmansa, jossa traditioon sekoittuu transsinomainen minimalismi, elektronisen tanssimusiikin hypnoottinen poljento, siperialaisen kurkkulaulutyylin tuomat jylhät äänimaisemat sekä modernin äänitekniikan hallittu ja oivaltava käyttö.
ENKEL on perinnettä kunnioittava ja muita kumartelematon pelimannityttöbändi, jonka ohjelmisto koostuu hittikappaleista aina 1800-luvulta 2020-luvulle asti. ENKELissä yhdistyvät luova hulluttelu ja syvä kunnioitus perinnettä ja omaa pelimanniutta kohtaan – ENKELissä jokainen on supersankari omalla laillaan. Yhtye käyttää ennakkoluulottomasti hyväkseen epätavallisen instrumentaationsa (kaksi 2,5-rivistä haitaria, kantele, viulu) kaikkia mahdollisuuksia ja viimeistelee sointinsa milloin kauniisti yhteen soivalla ja milloin tarkoituksenmukaisesti dissonoivalla laulullaan.
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Esiintymässä pääkaupunkisedun kansanmusiikkiyhtyeitä.
Ison Omenan kirjaston Stage
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JuuriJuhla-RotFestin päätöskonsertti
Pauanne keinuttaa kuulijansa matkalle, jossa musiikin aikakaudet sulautuvat luonnollisesti toisiinsa. Viulu, Hammond-urut sekä erilaiset akustiset ja elektroniset lyömäsoittimet luovat osaltaan ajattoman tunnelman. Pauanne puhuu kansanmusiikin kieltä modernilla aksentilla siten että traditio taipuu meidän vuosituhannen ihmisten ymmärrettäväksi.
Aija Puurtinen & Brooklynin satu vie musiikin keinoin aikamatkalle amerikansuomalaiseen siirtolaisuuteen ja sen mielenmaisemaan. Tarjolla on akustisesti ja puoliakustisesti toteutettua, sekä suomeksi että ”fingelskaksi” esitettyä, voimakkaasti suomalaisesta ja amerikkalaisesta kansanmusiikista ammentavaa epookkia. Mausteena on folkia, bluesia ja jopa jamaikalaisia aineksia.
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