The project Arrangements from Einar Odell’s Repertoire began when I heard that the Karkkila Museum had received two well-preserved music notebooks from the early 20th century as a donation. The […]

Kamala Kamele concerts in autumn 2026: 24.9. klo 12:00 Lammin kirjasto 28.9. klo 13:00 Tuuloksen kirjasto 1.10. klo 13:00 Tervakosken Tupa ( + 3.10. klo 17 Hakolan Marjatilan Kekri, Janakkala) […]

Artists in the Local Communities is a development project implemented by Kaputa ry, the Association for Urban Culture and Urban Art. The project aims to integrate professional artists’ work into […]

Fagerkulla Folk was filled with energy, moments of stillness, music, dancing, and beautiful encounters this year! Looking back, I can honestly say that in many ways, the festival achieved its […]

Kamala Kamele took part in and received an award at the Konsta Jylhä Competition during the Kaustinen Folk Music Festival on 13–14 July 2026. The theme of the 2026 competition […]

Naoko/Ainois a Japanese–Finnish duo where voice and kantele meet. Japanese singer Naoko Oshima visits Finland in the summer of 2026 to perform together with kantele player Aino Ruotanen. The duo’s […]

Fagerkulla Folk – a warm-hearted folk music event for the whole family in Western Uusimaa In summer 2026, Fagerkulla Folk expands into a two-day festival. Music will fill Ikkala with […]

Aino & Miihkali release new single “Ihana meri” on March 27, 2026 Aino & Miihkali will release their new single “Ihana meri” on Friday, March 27, 2026, on streaming platforms. […]

Lue juttu Lehtiluukusta: Kantele -lehti Lue Kulttuuritoimituksen juttu täältä: Kulttuuritoimitus Lue Karkkilalaisen juttu täältä: Karkkilalainen Lue Länsi-Uusimaan juttu täältä: Länsi-Uusimaa  

Kamala Kamele began as a solo project by Aino Ruotanen, which expanded into a duo with percussionist Minna Koskenlahti. The group weaves together the dark ballads of Finnish folk tradition, melodic percussion, and […]