Their repertoire consists of songs and tunes well known in Finland, Sweden and Norway in Ruija. In addition to performing in Swedish, Norwegian and Finnish, Kainunmaa also sings in the endangered languages of meänkieli and kven.
Aaret is a Norwegian-Finnish duo that specializes in the music of the Kven minority of northern Norway. Aaret’s repertoire consists of both traditional Kven music as well as newly written songs and tunes with Kven language and thematics. Gro Raattama (fiddle, vocals), is a Kven musician, dancer and storyteller. Gro has been working on different projects around Kven culture for the past decade. Jani Suvanto (guitar, cittern, nyckelharpa) is a multi-instrumentalist with more than 30 years of experience in Finnish, Nordic, and Irish traditional music.
The Aeon is an atmospheric psychedelic folk band from Oulu, Finland. Their music slithers into the dark corners of the subconscious mind by means of broad, acoustic instrumentation, beautiful melodies, and writings that various eras and beliefs have left as their legacy. Their albums "Songs of the Great Beast" (2017) and "The Baphomet Dream" (2022) as well as their transcendental, visually striking live performances have amassed a diverse fanbase and international acclaim.
Nova Ensemble is a multicultural folk music group from Oulu, Finland, blending Iranian traditional music with Finnish folk influences. Through instruments, rhythms, and melodies from different cultures, the ensemble creates a unique musical journey celebrating diversity and connection.
hakosalo_tuohino was founded in January 2024 in Oulu, Finland, and has already performed both nationally and internationally (for example in Canada, Estonia, Lithuania, and Japan). They The duo build their soundscapes up from live kantele sound, which is the only sound source, and usually perform with specialized surround sound systems to help the performers and audience to reach their immersive sonic goals. They have also been exploring artistic methodology of incorporating local sonic (e.g. playing trios with field recordings made in arctic locations) phenomena to their music.
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Hailing from Oulu, Finland, Rällä continues skillfully and sensitively the beautiful heritage of traditional music from the vast and sparsely populated arctic Northern Ostrobothnia region. The style of playing is raw but creative, encouraging the arrangements to develop from the spontaneous communication between the musicians. The repertoire consists of mainly traditional tunes from Northern Osthrobothnia, but also include traditional tunes from all over northern Finland. A major part of Rällä's musical identity lies in playing for dancers and in the seamless communication between musicians and the dancers. During those intense moments, dancers and musicians become one, and can reach a unique state that can be described as flow or trance.
Solekko Duo is "two old trees grown together", performing music for both dancing and listening. In the summer of 2026, Solekko Duo focused in traditional melodies from Northern Ostrobothnia, around which the duo's own world is binded. Solekko Duo's members are Seija Ylikärppä and Jouko Pääkkönen from Ii, North Finland.
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Noppamarkan pelimanniyhdistys ry Hanhitie 4 a 6 90150 Oulu
+358 40 776 1713
+358 40 593 8258
Nope is a folk ensemble from Oulu, Finland, founded in 2015. Made up of experienced professional musicians, the band brings together Finnish folk traditions and a fresh, modern groove.
Nope’s music is contemporary folk that honors Finnish traditions and gets people dancing. The band released their first album "Kyllä" in 2022, and their second album is set to be released in 2026.
Violinist and folk musician Erja Pätsi and pianist, harmonium player, composer and arranger Timo Alakotila are versatile interpreters of Finnish and Nordic folk music. Their collaboration is founded on presence, attentive listening and a musical dialogue where tradition, improvisation and original compositions coexist naturally.
Drawing especially from the North Ostrobothnian fiddle tradition and older Finnish melodies, the duo brings forward material in a fresh, spacious and breathing expression. Pätsi’s melodic and rhythmically vibrant violin style meets Alakotila’s rich, open harmonic language, forming a sound world where traditional structures and new creative ideas intertwine seamlessly.
Their music flows through shifting atmospheres: from dance-like pulse to intimate and expansive soundscapes. Pätsi & Alakotila represent a contemporary Finnish–Nordic folk sound — intimate, responsive and deeply connected to the present moment while grounded in the warmth of tradition.
Booking enquiries: erja.patsi (at) hotmail.com
Rommakko is a folk'n'roll band founded in 2012, whose songs are full of life and draw inspiration from world music, old folk songs and pop. In the lyrics, modern poetic and sometimes even opinionated expressions go hand in hand with a fiddler-like joy, performed at a fast pace on traditional instruments. The band's debut album "Juhlat" was released in June 2014.
Booking and enquiries: rommakko.yhtye (at) gmail.com
Founded 1995 in Oulu, Finland, Soiva Siili has established itself as one of the mainstay elements in Finnish children's folk. Heavily influenced by Irish traditional music and North Finnish folk, the awarded duo has enriched childrens' lives for three decades.
Soiva Siili actively performs in daycare centers, schools, and children's and family events, performing approximately 170 gigs annually. In addition to concerts, the duo organizes songwriting workshops. The group operates flexibly in different configurations, performing both as a duo and as a five-piece orchestra. In addition, Soiva Siili is involved in interdisciplinary projects that combine theater, dance, and visual arts. Performances can also be directed at young people, adults, or seniors.
They have collaborated with several recording artists including Jukka Takalo (Vastarannan Siili), Rällä (Soiva Siili Rällättää) and Hiski Pajuniemi (Tunteellinen Siili).
posti (at) soivasiili.fi
+358 40 742 3763
