The pelimannas will either be coming from or going to a gig during the festival week (Photo: Arto Kuorikoski) The pelimannas application for next summer's festival is now open, and almost 900 pelimannas have already signed up. The application is open until 31 March. - Now is the time to...
Maria Kalaniemi in Tammerfors on 20 February. (Photo: Skärmdump) Kaustby Folkmusikfestivals utmärkelsen Årets grupp 2021 går till duon Maria Kalaniemi & Eero Grundström. Två nyskapande konstnärer, viktiga...
The election was announced at the Eläköön Folk! gala in Tampere on Saturday 20 February.(Photo: screenshot) Duo Maria Kalaniemi & Eero Grundström have been chosen as Kaustinen’s Band of the Year. Both musicians are important pioneers in the development of...
Photo by Jimmy Träskelin Maria Kalaniemi & Eero Grundström have been chosen as Kaustinen Band of the Year. Both musicians are important pioneers in the development of their instruments and important role models: their long-standing collaboration continues to develop year after year. The selection...
Kaustinen’s long-time favorite band Frigg.Kuva: Lauri Oino The history of the Kaustinen Folk Music Festival has continued unbroken. The largest folk music festival in the Nordic countries will be held for the 54th time in the second week of July. The...
