Arctic Paradise 2010 - new folk and world music from Finland

The publication Arctic Paradise – Contemporary Folk Music From Finland 2010 is the seventh edition of the series by Fimic, started in 1997. Arctic Paradise 2010 gives an introduction to Finnish folk music from pelimanni music to fusion. The articles in the book have been written by journalist and world music expert Pirkko Kotirinta. The book is accompanied by a compilation CD including music from top-class artists.


CD Contents:

Tsuumi Sound System: Casino
Sväng: Haidukka
Sanna Kurki-Suonio: Mun muistuu mieleheni
Trepaanit: Rauta Mies
Henriksson-Kleemola-Prauda: Kahman Anti
Lepistö & Lehti: Länsiranta
Vilma Timonen Quartet: Lost & Found
Alamaailman Vasarat: Mielisaurus
Ulla Pirttijärvi: Leammi
Spontaani Vire: Menneisyyden hiljaiset kahleet
Frigg: Kisapolska
Jouhiorkesteri: Rackulbacka
Paratiisin pojat: Tule meille vaan
KTU: Quiver
Senni Eskelinen & Stringpurée Band: Kärsivä omenapuu

Helen Metsä/ Fimic
17 September, 2009