Finnish band Steve’n’Seagulls have announced two Australian headline shows around their appearance at Bluesfest this Easter. The cult band – who play a mixture of bluegrass, folk, and metal – will ...

In Finnish mythology, Vellamo is the siren-like goddess of the sea — controlling storms and waves, wearing a dress made of foam, and caring for magical cows in underwater fields. Vellamo is also the ...

Finland’s approach to modern folk music is vastly different than the singer-songwriter-centric subgenre most Americans are familiar with. Over there, it’s not so much a harbinger of heartbreak or ...

Those lucky enough to have heard the extraordinary female Finnish vocal group Varttina when it performed at the Old Town School of Folk Music last November were already aware of the current musical ...

While playing 15- and 38-string kanteles, Kardemimmit sings mesmerizing harmonies in original compositions that blend a modern approach with a deep foundation in Finnish, Eastern European and ...

Finnish-American musician Sara Pajunen has been deeply immersed in both Western and Nordic classical musical since she was a child. With music degrees spanning two continents and six albums under her ...

A FINNISH folklore ensemble of 21 dancers, along with musical accompaniment, is coming to Slovakia for the first time in 50 years. Kärri is an ensemble which travels around the world to present ...

In Finland, music is deeply ingrained in society. It's a natural part of daily culture, and the vocal tradition is especially strong. We welcome to the NPR studios one of the great male choirs from ...

Some residents of the Twin Ports are of Finnish ancestry and many of them always seek to find activities that will help connect them to their roots. The Nordic Dance is a workshop and dance lesson ...