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A

Aarnion sisarukset: Hämeen polkka
(1993)
Traditional Finnish folkmusic from Humppila. The Aarnio Sisters were a family group in the 1930's & 40's. An archive recording featuring violin clarinet and kantele.
MC 3,36 e CD 13,46 e

Ahjolan Pelimannit: Tampereen jenkka (2001)
This Tampere 2-row melodion group plays traditional pieces and their own compositions.
MC 12,61 e CD 18,50 e

Alakotila Timo and Tweed Karen: May Monday (2001)
Music from celebrated folk duo Timo Alakotila ja Karen Tweed. Instuments - accordian and piano.
CD 20,18 e

Alaspää Toivo: Kantele - Mestari ja kisällit (2000)
A selection of kantele pieces from Veteli in the Perho River style. Recorded by Toivo Alaspää and his students from Sibelius-Academy.
CD 18,50 e

Asu Jussi (2001)
Compostions and humorous lyrics by Jussi Asu, sung by the writer.
CD 15,14 e


B

Blad Nikolai: Nikolai Blad (1995)
More of this troubadour's own material.
CD 17,66 e

Blad Nikolai: Nuoria ja kuluneita (1998)
A new selection of this singer-songwriter's work.
CD 11,77 e


E

El Septeto: Somos el Septeto (1993)
Son style from Cuba.
MC 12,61 e CD 13,46 e

Entiset etniset (1993)
Folkmusic from the singles of Radio Finland's archives from 1935-1954. Artists include: Teppo Repo (bark-horn),The Aarnio Family ensemble (clarinet, violin, kantele), Riskun pelimannit, Eino Tulikari (kantele), Friiti Ojala (violin), Antti Rantonen (5-string kantele), Oksenja Mäkiselkä (lamentations).
MC 3,36 e CD 10,09 e

Ettone: Sattuma (2001)
Olli Varis (guitar, backing vocs), Vesa Pisto (bass, vocals), Antti Pyykkö (drums, udu, backing vocs) and Silvo Vatanen (flute, quenat, backing vocs) = Ettone. Young men's contemporary folk compositions.
CD 15 e


F

Fliflet/Hamre: Gabriole (1999)
Accordionist Gabriel Fliflet and drummer Ole Hamre, the world's smallest Norwegian band, with a selection of audience rousers.
CD 18,50 e

Folkkarit: Hannunmaalta koilliseen (1997)
Folkkarit's second CD. Stirring folk sounds from Ostrobothnia. Vocals, violin, mandolin, harmonium, mando, guitar, double bass, drums and percussion.
CD 13,46 e

Folk Voices: Finnish Folk Song Through the Ages (1999)
Assorted folksongs from Finland's leading folk performers: Heikki Laitinen, Tellu, Tallari and Sanna Kurki-Suonio.
CD 21,70 e

Fröjdö Mikael & Nyqvist Niklas: Förförd (2000)
Two Finnish-Swedish folk artists Mikael Fröjdö ja Niklas Nyqvist in full song.
CD 16,82 e

Föregångare
Swedish radio documentary tapes of Finno-Swedes from 1957-1962.
MC 9,25 e CD 15 e,14 e


G

Garmarna: Vittrad (1994)
Folkmusic from Sweden.
CD 17,66 e

Gjallarhorn: Ranarop - Call of the Sea Witch (1997)
Voted the best of the new folkbands in 1997, this is Gjallarhorn's scintillating debut album. Based on traditional Finnish-Swedish styles, vocalist Jenny Wilhelms is accompanied by violin, viola, didgeridoo and percussion.
CD 20,01 e

Gjallarhorn: Sjofn (2000)
Gjallarhorn's second album matches lyrical Finno-Swedish melodies with powerful ethnic themes.
CD 20,01 e


H

Haamukahvit (1999)
Upbeat children's songs about monsters, ghosts, robots and more.
CD 16,82 e

Hakala Petri: Kirjo (1999)
Petri Hakala shows his skills on mandolin, mandocello, cittern and guitar, accompanied by Tuomas Logren (guitar), Tapani Varis (jew's harp, double bass), Timo Alakotila (piano, harmonium), Janne Viksten (banjo), Markku Lepistö (2-row accordion) and Janne Lappalainen (soprano saxophone).
CD 20,18 e

Hakala Petri & Lepistö Markku: Pelimannien jäljillä (2001)
1- and 2-row accordians take on the mandolin! This duo's debut includes a mixture of original and traditional folk pieces.
CD 20,01 e

Halsbrytarna: Kör i vind (2000)
Scandinavian folkmusic from Halsbrytarna - for listening or for dancing.
CD 17,66 e

Hautamäki Airi: Parempi Polkka (1999)
From a virtuoso of the instrument Airi Hautamäki plays 2-row accordian - traditional and self-penned compositions.
MC 11,77 e CD 18,50 e

Hautanen Aapeli: Pelimanni
Aapeli Hautanen (1899-1984) of Jalasjärvi and his programme on the 1- and 2- row accordian.
CD 13,46 e

Hedningarna: Hippjokk (1997)
Finnish-Swedish cooperation at its best: electric soundscapes, gripping vocal interpretations and primitive rythms. Lappish chant soloist Wimme Saari on track 3.
16,82 e

Hedningarna: Kaksi! (1992)
The band's second recording with vocalists Tellu Paulasto and Sanna Kurki-Suonio.
CD 13,46 e

Hedningarna: Karelia visa (1999)
Songs from Karelia as interpreted by Sanna Kurki-Suonio and Anita Lehtola.
CD 18,50 e

Hedningarna: Trä (1994)
Early product of Finno-Swedish collaboration, featuring Tellu Paulasto and Sanna Kurki-Suonio on vocals.
CD 16,82 e

Helsinki Mandoliners (1995)
Arto Järvelä, Olli Varis and Petri Hakala and their multiple mandolins.
CD 13,46 e

Henrik -kansanmusikaali
Music from Kaustinen from the musical Henrik - composer Ville Ojanen and libretto Sami Jylhä.
CD 2,52 e

Horttanainen Pasi: Koskettavasti (1994)
Winner of the Golden Harmonica 1994.
MC 8,41 e CD 12,61 e

Hotakainen Otto: Polkka-Otto (1998)
More of Hotakainen's favourite polkas, recorded between 1969-1980.
CD 15,98 e

Hätäset: Soikkolan Marssi (1997)
Music for accordion, kantele and violin by the band Hätäset from the region of Uusimaa, southern Finland. This band have appeared as one of Kaustinen Festival's featured bands, here playing traditional music of various countries as well as their own compositions.
CD 15,14 e


I

Iin Laulupelimannit: Kaksi ystävää (1997)
Another of Kaustinen Festival's featured bands in 1997, here playing well-known folk songs from Finland and elsewhere.
MC 8,41 e CD 12,61 e

Iin Laulupelimannit: Yhden kerran vielä (2000)
A 30 year-anniversary recording comprising mainly Finnish evergreens from the vocalists of Unto Kukka's ensemble.
MC 8,41 e CD 11,77 e

Ikaalisten harmonikkamiehet ja viulupelimannit sekä Sata-Häme Soi -kuoro: Ikaalilainen Rapsodia (2001)
This album conjures oldtime wedding scenes with a pick of traditional wedding tunes, including the Wedding March, Wedding Waltz, played by Sakari Koskinen et al.
CD 11,77 e

Ikkelä Petri: Accordion, Bandoneon, Concertina (1996)
Music for accordion, bandoneon and concertina, featuring the Bandola band and others.
CD 16,82 e

IMA-C (2000)
Folk music pros Jouko Kyhälä (mouth organ et al), Tommi Lindell ('machines'), Outi Pulkkinen (vocs, bowed harp) ja Janne Viksten (saxophone) - ambient style.
CD16,82 e

Indiako drom: Romaanimusiikkia Kumpulassa (2001)
Gems from the concert of Romany music recorded during Helsinki's tenure as European City of Culture in 2000.
CD 20,18 e

Iso karhu (2000)
Interpretations of the timeless poems of the Songs of Solomn, performed by Timo Alakotila (piano, harmonium), Taito Hoffren (vocals, tuba), Maija Karhinen (vocals) ja Tuomas Logren (guitar, bouzouki).
CD 19,34 e

Itkuja Karjalasta, Inkeristä, Suomesta (2000)
Laments comprise an element of primeval women's ritual poetry. This album includes laments from different stages of wedding, funeral and memorial celebrations from the Baltic-Finnish nations. All original archival recordings.
CD 21,86 e


J

Jepokryddona: Folkmusic from Jeppo (2000)
Jepokryddona are 6 women who play Finnish-Swedish folk compositions, as well as violin music in the style of Jepua, central western Finland.
CD 18,50 e

Joen laulu
Maija Baric's wonderous fairy story and CD of songs and atmospheric musical backdrops.
Kirja ja CD 25,23 e

Joen sottiisi: Pelimannin kyynel (2001)
Traditional folkmusic from northern Karelia.
CD 16,82 e

Jonninjoutavat: Haikiaa ja haipakkaa (2000)
Folksongs from the tradition of southern Ostrobothnia.
CD 18,50 e

Jonninjoutavat: Omialtaasia
Modern folksongs of Alpo Kotala sung by a male choir from Lapua.
MC 8,41 e

Joutsenlahti Leena: Makale
On her first solo album wind instumentalist Leena Joutsenlahti (Niekku group) plays recorder, flutes, wood horn, harmonium and vocals. Also featuring Eero Grundström (harmonium), Minna Ilmonen (violin), Teemu Korpipää (programming), Anita Lehtola (vocals), Hanni-Mari Turunen (violin) and Timo Väänänen (kantele).
CD 16,82 e

JPP: History (1999)
American compilation album. Featuring Timo Alakotila (harmonium), Arto Järvelä, Jouni Järvelä, Mauno Järvelä, Matti Mäkelä, Tommi Pyykönen, Jarmo Varila, Juha Varila (violins), Janne Virkkala and Timo Myllykangas (double bass).
CD 16,82 e

JPP: Huutokatrilli (2001)
Long live the Quadrille - over half an hour's music for quadrille.
CD 13,46 e

JPP: Johanneksen poikain sotiisi (1983/2001)
Remastering of JPP's 1983 EP.
CD 8,41 e

JPP: Järvelän pikkupelimannit (1988)
JPP's acclaimed double album.
MC 6,73 e

JPP: Kaustinen rhapsody ( 1994)
Selection from the Greater and the Lesser (4-5 players) JPP from 1994.
MC 2,52 e CD 13,46 e

JPP: String Tease (1998)
More of JPP.
CD 20,01 e

Juankosken pelimannit and Rehvana: Mimosa (1995)
Folk music from Savo region.
MC 12,61 e CD 17,66 e

Jylhä Konsta: Mestaripelimanni (1994)
Selection of folk tunes violin pieces by the renowned Konsta Jylhä (1910 -1984).
MC 8,41 e CD 15,98 e

Järvelä Arto: Arto Järvelä plays fiddle (1999)
Solo album by Arto Järvelä, playing violin on traditional old style Kaustinen favourites from the repertoire of Elias Tallarin, Frank Hietalan et al.
CD 16,82 e

Järvelä Arto: Polska differente (1994)
Solo album from virtuoso violin player Arto Järvelä.
MC 6,73 e CD 13,46 e

Järvelä Mauno: Näppärimusaa 1. ja 2.
Näppärimusaa 1. ja 2. notebook's material recorded to CD.
CD 13,46 e

Järvelä Mauno pelimanneineen: Katrillia ja polskaa (1982)
Dance practice album for polska and quadrille.
MC 8,41 e

Järvelän Näppärit: Trokalla koriasti (1993)
New generation folk-violin sounds from central Ostrobothnia.
MC 3,36 e CD 10,09 e

Järvenpää Veli-Matti: Haitaritaivas (1999)
Strident accordion-driven vocals from Timo Kiiskinen, Tarja Merivirta, Tero Pulkkinen, Ali, Eero Raittinen and Costi, plus 3 instrumental pieces.
CD 19,34 e

Järvenpää Veli-Matti: Pitkä Hehku (1995)
2-row selection with a hint of tex-mex.
MC 6,73 e CD 10,93 e

Järvinen Sinikka: Weisuun riemu ja rajuus (1995)
Arresting and inspiring gospel selection, based on the hymnbook of 1702.
MC 11,77 e

Järviseudun viulumestarit (1997)
The pick of the Polka Year - on one disc Kortesjärvi, Evijärvi and Vimpeli's violin maestros incl. Matti Haudanmaa, Väinö Kielinen, Iivari Hautala, Erkki Metsäpelto and others.
CD 10,09 e


K

Kaasinen Sari & Sirmakka: Tsihi tsihi (1996)
Music in the Karelian tradition from Rääkkylä featuring Sari Kaasinen. Instruments: vocals, kantele, mandolin, 2- and 5-row accordion, bass, guitar & penny whistle.
MC 13,46 e CD 15,14 e

Kalaniemi Maria ja Ahlbäck Sven: Ilmajousi - Luftstråk (2001)
Hermetic blend of Finnish-Swedish violin and melody bass accordion!!
CD 21,70 e

Kalaniemi Maria ja Alakotila Timo: Ambra (2001)
This album includes the full range of Maria and Timo's joint history in a harmonious mix of tango, singalongs, folk tunes and their own compositions. The lightness and fluidity of the music transport the listener beyond the horizons and cares of this world! Guests include Timo Myllykangas (double bass) and a string quartet.
CD 21,70 e

Kalaniemi Maria & Aldargaz: Ahma (1999)
Maria Kalaniemen and Aldargaz with some classy form and soundscapes.
CD 20,01 e

Kalaniemi Maria & Aldargaz: Iho (1995)
Accordian maestro and her band in close harmony.
MC 5,05 e CD 15,14 e

Kangas Ville: Suuri erehdys (2001)
Ville Kangas' first solo album of ethnopop tunes and arrangements. Vocal soloists: Ismo Alanko, Tellu Turkka, Jarkko Martikainen, Tuija Myllykangas and Jonna Tervomaa.
CD 23 e

Kangasalan Balladipelimannit: Kaarina ja Napoleon
Kangasalan Balladipelimannit's 25th anniversary album of Finnish folktunes.
MC 8,41 e CD 13,46 e

Kangasalan pikkupelimannit: Jaskuta silivili pom pom pom (1999)
Kangasalan Pikkupelimannit's 20th anniversary production.
MC 8,41 e CD 10,09 e

Kantele (1983/1998)
Finnish Literature Society's national ballad taken from Radio Finland's original recordings. Featuring Antti Rantonen, Antero Vornanen, Arvi Pokela, Eino Tulikari   and other classic artists.
MC 9,75 e CD 18,50 e LP 9,75 e

Kantola Kalevi: Mandoliinilla 2 (1994)
More mandolin folk compositions.
MC 7,57 e CD 10,09 e

Kastinen Arja: Kantelemeditation (1995)
Based on the age-old Karelian kantele style, this is the first accepted final project work from Sibelius-Academy's Folkmusic Department. Played on the 15-string kantele it's a masterpiece of meditative improvisation.
CD 16,82 e

Kaustisen hääkuoro ja soitinyhtye, johtajana Jarmo Kotaja (1997)
Gripping full-blooded Kaustinen choir music with the songs of Viljami Niittykoski and Konsta Jylhä among others.
CD 16,82 e

Kaustisen Purppuripelimannit: Finnish Folk Dance, vol. 1 (1997)
An album of Kaustisen Purppuripelimannit's best tunes. These recordings are all from the studio of Helsinki's Kultuuritalo (Hall of Culture) during 1970-72, representing Konsta Jylhä's earliest recordings. Included are Jylhä's best waltz Vaiennut viulu (The wandering Violin) & Ulla's Masurka. English translation included.
CD 14,30 e

Kaustisen Purppuripelimannit: Finnish Folk Dance, vol. 2 (1997)
More of  KP's programme from 1970-72, including Jylhä's early recordings as well as traditional music from central Ostrobothnia. English translation included.
CD 14,30 e

Kaustisen Purppuripelimannit: Santerin kahvilassa (1988)
The best of Konsta Jylhä's compositions, remastered in 1999 with three bonus (waltz) tracks.
MC 6,73 e CD 15,98 e

Kelkettelyeänijä eli vienankarjalaisia joikuja (2000)
A dying artform the joiku or chant from Viena Karjala  was performed in a small area in western Russian. This album is collected from SKS's archives and from the Russian Acadamy of Art's records.
CD 21,86 e

Keski-Pohjanmaan kamariorkesteri & Bergman Rita: Plocka vill jag skogsviol (1988)
The most appealing Finnish-Swedish folkpoems in an elegant collection.
MC 3,36 e CD 6,73 e

Kiharakolmio: K3 (2001)
The Kaustinen Festival Band of 2002 and its first CD! Crossover Alavus/American band play traditional folk and tunes penned by 2-row maestro Antti Paalanen. Also feauring: Heikki Korkeakoski (mandolin), Juhani Lautamaja (double bass), Timo Saukko (harmonium).Guests Antti Järvelä (violin) and Petri Prauda (bagpipe).
CD 16,82 e

Kiperä: Nousu ja uho (1997)
Helsinki dance band Kiperä 's first recording of popular pieces played during their first four years.
CD 10,09 e

Koinurit: Yllätyspaartit (1990)
The band's first album featuring Hiski Salomaa's songs Taattoni Maja and Lännen Lokari - 'The Gunslinger'.
MC 3,36 e CD 10,09 e

Kontio Sinikka & Matti: The Soul of Kantele (1999)
19 pieces for kantele, some familiar some lesser known.
CD 20,01 e

Kukko Sakari: Virret (2001)
Contemporary saxophonist Sakari Kukko plays a selection of church hymns with Samuli Mikkonen, Ulf Krokfors and Mika Kallio.
CD 20,01 e

Kulkuripojat: Tähdet ja toi kirkas kuu (1990)
Early Finnish lyric texts set to music.
MC 3,36 e CD 15,14 e LP 2,52 e

Kulovalakia: Tupasvilla (2001)
Honest peole, raw nature - pine swamps and bogs - form the energy where a prickly culture gains strength! Traditional pieces arranged for 7 musicians.
CD 13,46 e

Kuulas hetki (1993)
Sibelius-Academy Folkmusic Department's celebration of its first 10 years work, including Krapulakatrilli (The Hangover Quadrille).
CD 10,09 e

Kyhälä Jouko ja Pulkkinen Outi: Intiimiä ajatustenlukua (1999)
Music for the dance production Intiimiä ajatustenlukua (Intimate Mind Readings).
CD 11,77 e

Kylander Arthur: Oi kunka engeliksi mielin. Finnish American Recordings 2. (1992)
Archive recordings of American-Finn's songs.
MC 3,36 e CD 10,09 e

Kyösti & Markus: Soiva Siili (2001)
Kyösti Salmijärvi and Markus Lampela began making music in 1995with many songs hatched at Maija and Jaako's nursery school. In 1999 they receieved a state award for children's music, and other awards have followed. They call their music 'soiva siili' - howling hedgehogs(!).
CD 16,82 e

Kämmärit: Sydämen kappaleita (2000)
Kämmärit's new CD of self-penned music.
CD 20,01 e


L

Laamasen saha ja pumppu: Avotulenteko kielletty (2000)
Minna Laamanen (saw, pump, stringbass) together with Raimo Nummela (accordion), Kari Pulakka (acoustic guitar) and Kuuskajaskari (vocals, mandolin, washboard, acoustic guitar, kazoo).
CD 8,41 e

Lauluja lännen kultalasta
Finnish-American recordings from 1907-1938.
MC 3,36 e CD 13,46 e

Lauri Tähkä ja elonkerjuu orkesteri: Pistoja syrämmes (2001)
Contemporary folkmusic and energy from southern Ostrobothnia.
CD 17 e

Lehti Pekka: Outo Voima
Pekka Lehti's (ex-Värttinä) first solo album was a double featuring many known world musicians: Wimme Saari, Sanna Kurki-Suonio, Timo Alakotila, Arto Järvelä, Jarmo Saari ja Riitta Kossi.
CD 16,82 e

Leikarit: Hevostrokari (1981/2001)
Recorded in 1981 this CD version includes pieces by Martin Hellström and the band's own tunes.
CD 13,46

Leikarit: Jepu jepu jee
Folkmusic from the Helsinki area, composed by the band members.
MC 10,09 e LP 4,20 e

Leilia: I e verdare I e mentira (1998)
Pioneers of Galician folkmusic - the Spanish Värttinä!
CD 19,34 e

Lepistö Markku: Silta (2002)
Accordianist Markku Lepistö's first album. The recording also includes the track Kuortaneen menuetti ja polska.
CD 20 e

Liedes Anna-Kaisa: Oi Miksi(1994)
Jewels from the Woman of the World series published in England. Also featuring Kristiina Ilmonen (percusion), Anu Itäpelto (kantele), Leena Joutsenlahti (alto recorder, kantele), Maria Kalaniemi (accordion), Kimmo Pohjonen (finger piano), Nikko Prauda (djembe), Olli Varis (madolin, mandola, guitar), Tapani Varis (double bass), Janne Viksten (guitar) and choir (Maari Kallberg, Eila Kosonen, Sirkka Kosonen, Anita Lehtola, Outi Pulkkinen and Pia Rask).
CD 16,82 e

Loiskis (2001)
Debut album from first professional Finnish band dedicated exclusively to children's music.
Cd 15 e

Loituma (1995)
Exotic kantele-based album including hit single Ievan polkka. Musicians include Sari Kauranen (kantele, vocals), Anita Lehtola (vocals, 5-string kantele), Timo Väänänen (kanteles,vocals) ja Hanni-Mari Verdecia (vocals, violin, 5-string kantele, alto-recorder, double bass and Lappish drum).
CD 18,50 e

Los Olvidados: Päätin minäkin kerran (1994)
Lively Finn-Mex mix with special guest Veli-Matti Järvenpää (2-row accordion)
MC 3,36 e CD 6,73 e

Los Olvidados: Saara tanssii (1996)
More Finn-Mex mixture.
MC 3,36 e CD 6,73 e

Luludzako drom, Suomen romaanien lauluja eilen ja tänään
Modern Finnish-Romany music recorded between1991-1996.
MC 6,73 e CD 13,46 e


M

Maans Marianne, Kalaniemi Maria, Varis Olli: I Ramunders fotspår(2000)
Music of life and living, joy and sadness, work and play. Many tracks included are little featured on other Finnish folk collections, and the varied musical influences evident in recording and arrangements raised much interest.
CD 18,50 e

Malvalehto Mona-Liisa (2000)
Young gifted accordianist from Rovaniemi.
CD 13,46 e

Matveinen Liisa: Ottilia (1996)
Songs of Tiila Ilkka from southern Ostrobothnia interpreted and sung by Liisa Matveinen, Tallari, Maria Kalaniemi, Heikki Laitinen and Anna-Kaisa Liedes.
CD 10,09 e

Matveinen Liisa & Virkkala Tellu: Mateli (1999)
Mateli Kuivalattare's poems set to music in the metre of the Finnish folk epic Kalevala by two gifted musicians.
CD 18,50 e

MeNaiset (1985)
Songs of the Finno-Urgric peoples, sung by Maari Kallberg, Anna-Kaisa Liedes, Anita Lehtola, Anneli Kont, Pia Rask, Sirkka and Eila Kosonen and Outi Pulkkinen.
CD 10,09 e

MeNaiset - Toorama: Mastorava (2001)
MeNaiset with their own songs and arrangements and with the Mordvian folkband Toorama a selection of mordvian songs.
CD 20,18 e

Metsänväki: Kääpiövieraat (1996)
Debut album from band from the Helsinki region.
CD 16,82 e

Meu Samba
Fine Finnish-Brazilian music featuring Cafe, Bateria da Escola de Samba and Bateria de Samba-Reggae.
CD 16,82 e

Mr. Mäläskä: Northern Music for Accordion and Violin (2000)
Pekka Pentikäinen and Antti Soininen's debut with their own brand of Finnish folkmusic.
CD18,50 e

Musicat: Morsiamen itkua (1998)
The first album from this sharp young band from Jyväskylä.
CD 13,46 e

Mustarastas: Kiveen piirretty (2001)
Music with an Irish and celtic flavour. Spiritual lyrics and strong multi-layered harmonies make this an interesting disc.
CD 20 e

Mustarastas: Elämänpuu (1999)
Spiritual folkmusic.
CD 10 e

Mustarastas: Sinetti (1997)
Spiritual Irish style folkmusic.
CD10 e

Mustarastas: Tulipatsas (1995)
Spiritual Irish style folkmusic.CD 10 e

Mustarastas: Legenda (1994)
Spiritual Irish style folkmusic.
CD 10 e

Myllärit: A voi voi! Karelian Fever (2000)
Petroskoi's own world music band's third album with songs in Finnish, karelian and Russian.
CD 20,18 e

Myllärit: Eta Pravda
More appealling merry music from the Karelian tradition by Myllärit.
CD 15,14 e

Myllärit: In The Light of The White Night
Finnish and Karelian folk tunes from Petroskoi.
CD 21,86 e


N

Niekku 3 (1989)
Niekku breaking down the borders between folk traditions.
MC 3,36 e CD 6,73 e

Nordman: Här och nu
This Swedish favourite's third album.
CD 20,01 e

Nordman: Ingenmansland (1995)
The band's popularity continues
CD 11,77 e

Nordman: Nordmans bästa - I vandrarens spår (2001)
All Nordman's most popular tracks, plus 2 extra tracks.
CD 21,70 e


O

Orquesta Cumbre de Pinar del Rio: Si! (1995)
Explosive dance salsa from premier Cuban band.


P

Paananen Ernest: Naimahommia. Finnish-American Recordings 3. (1995)
Famous Finnish-American folk artists perform.
MC 3,36 e CD 10,09 e

Paljetti (1991)
Compilation of new 2-row Finnish folk with Veli-Matti Järvenpää, Hannu Leivo, Minna Luoma, Kimmo Pohjonen and Hannu Seppänen.
MC 11,77 e CD 16,82 e

Peltoniemi Eric: Suomi (1993)
Finnish-American trubadour plays sings and plays guitar with Eric Peltoniemi (vocals, guitar), Arto Järvelä ( mandolin, keyed violin, violin, violardo), Kimmo Pohjonen (harmonica, accordions, gogo-marimba) ja Hannu Saha (10- and 15-string kantele).
CD 20,01 e

Peltoniemi Kip: Minnesota Tango (2001)
Minnesota-Finn Kip Peltoniemi (2-row accordion) sings and plays instrumentals with Arto Järvelä, Jouko Kyhälä, Olli Varis, Tapani Varis, Pekka Lehti, Kimmo Pohjonen ja Tallari.
CD 19,34 e

Perkoila Mikko: Hyönteiselämää (1999)
Mikko Perkoila sings for the the young generation.
CD 11,77 e

Perkoila Mikko: Laiska kottarainen (1995)
Music for the young and the young-hearted.
MC 5,05 e CD 10,09 e

Perkoila Mikko: Rakkain? (1996)
Perkoila performs.
CD 6,73 e

Peuralan pelimannit: Ilmajoen Peurala soi ja laulaa (1992)
Performances by Peuralan pelimannit, the Peurala Trio and choir.
MC 7,57 e CD 15,14 e

Pihasoittajat: Hattukauppiaan aamu

CD 13,46 e

Pihasoittajat: Kontaten kotia (1996)
Recommended collection of the band's songs from 1972 & 73 including Viulu-ukko (Uncle Violin) and Kreivin sylissä istunut (Sitting on the Count's knee)
CD 13,46 e

Pihikoppelo: Kultamunat (2000)
Folkmusic in the style of four musicians from the Far North (of Ostrobothnia).
CD 711,77 e

Piirpauke: Kalevala Spirit
(2000)
Sakari Kukko's Kalevala-inspired compositions.
CD 15,14 e

Piirpauke: Laula sinäkin (1998)
Children's music based on the Laula Sinäkin Songbook of 1950-60.
CD 16,82 e

Piirpauke: Metamorphosis
Live 1977-1995.
2xCD 25,23 e

Pinnin Pojat (1992)
Awesome folksounds from Kimmo Pohjonen and Arto Järvelä.
CD 10,93 e

Pinnin Pojat: Gogo 4 (1994)
Fun from this folk duo including The Minnesota Tango.
CD 10,93 e

Pirnales (1989)
Debut album from this contemporary folk band. Featuring Marianne Maans (violin, vocals, bowed harp, sabar, mandolin, guitar), Sinikka Järvinen (kantele, vocals, harmonica, mandolin), Pekka Pentikäinen (accordions, vocals, kantele, bass, mandolin) and Markku Lepistö (accordions, vocals, kantele, bass)
MC 3,36 e CD 6,73 e LP 2,52 e

Pirnales: Aquas (1992)
Contemporary folk in various forms and arrangements.
MC 3,36 e CD 10,09 e

Pirnales: Parasta ennen (1994)
Lively modern folkin the folk idiom featuring Sinikka Järvinen (kantele), Jouko Kyhälä (harmonium, harmonica), Markku Lepistö (accordians), Marianne Maans (violin), Pekka Pentikäinen (accordians), Antti Soininen (violin) and Mika Uimonen (bass).
MC 3,36 e CD 10,09 e

Pohjalaisia - musiikki Ilmajoen Nuorisoseuran näytelmästä (1998)
Highly acclaimed youth musical's score available on disc.
CD 13,46 e

Pohjonen Kimmo: Kielo
(1999)
Debut solo album from this accordian maestro.
CD 20,01 e

Pokela Martti: Snow Kantele (1997)
Martti Pokela's zesty compositions with inspiration from Lapland and help from Sari Kauranen and Timo Väänänen.
CD 15,14 e

Pokela Martti: Sonata for Kantele (1995)
Martti Pokela's modern kantele compositions interpreted with the aid of Timo Väänänen, Sari Kauranen, Ritva Koistinen and the bands Pirnales and Mukaralla.
CD 20,01 e

Pokela Martti: Tuulikumpu (2001)
A cross-section of Pokela's multi-faceted work in the 1950's and 60's.
CD 18,50 e

Progmatics: Vaarallinen lehmänkello (1996)
Pömpeli: Hilapiäles (1998)
The debut album of this band from Härmä. 13 tracks mainly based on the Härmä Songbook.
MC 6,73 e CD 10,93 e

Pömpeli: Tappelulauluja (1999)
12 ancient songs of violence and death.
MC 8,41 e CD 13,46 e


R

Rankaviita Erkki (1991)
Folksongs from this unique performer from Karijoki.
EP 0,84 3

Rankaviita Erkki & Pinnin Pojat (1996)
First album of this popular trio.
MC 3,36 e CD 10,09 e

Rasinkangas Pentti ja Ahon lapset: Miksi meillä ei ole koiraa? (1999)
Rasinkangas and Aho's children perform new children's songs.
CD 11,77 e

Rasinkangas Pentti & Ohilyönti: Ampra Ankmamman Anna-Lisa (1996)
Rasinkangas' favourite songs performed in Swedish.
CD 10,09 e

Rasinkangas Pentti & Ohilyönti: Ankkapäällikkö Annaliisa (1993)
Ohilyönti band's chirpy children songs.
MC 6,73 e CD 10,09 e

Rasinkangas Pentti ja Ohilyönti: Hanhea leikkivä lännenmies (1996)
More lively music from Rasinkangas and his band.
MC 6,73 e CD 10,09 e

Rasinkangas Pentti & Ohilyönti: Himmenevä Q (1989)
Finnish-Balaton music from Jyväskylä.
MC 3,36 e LP 4,20 e

Rasinkangas Pentti ja Ohilyönti: Lantusta tehtyä limsaa (1997)
Cheery songs for the young at heart.
MC 6,73 e CD 10,09 e

Rasinkangas Pentti & Ohilyönti: On karhut nousseet juhlimaan (1992)
Third album from Ohilyönti.
MC 6,73 e CD 10,09 e

Rasinkangas Pentti ja Ohilyönti: Parhaat Lastenlaulut (1997)
Long awaited compilation of the band's favourite pieces.
MC 6,73 e CD 10,09 e

Raskinen Minna: Paljastuksia / Revelations (1995)
Minna Raskinen's compositions for concert kantele.
MC 3,36 e CD 10,09 e

Repo Teppo: Paimensoittaja Teppo Repo (1994)
Shepherd music from the master of this genre in Finland.
MC 3,36 e CD 15,98 e

Rieväkylän poijat ja Tuula: Pispalan rinteillä (1998)
15 pieces from and about Tampere.
MC 10,09 e CD 15,14 e

Rimpparemmi: Karhuntanssi (2001)
Music from a leading dance troupe on Finland and Scandinavia, with the score to their breakthrough work The Dance of the Bear from the Finnish National Folkdance Theatre.
CD 116,82 e

Rymäkkä: Kvantti (2000)
Six pieces by this band from Kymenlaakso - south-eastern Finland. Musicians: Arttu Kunnasto (accordion, vocals), Simo Samuli (mandolin, vocals), Jari-Jukka Nippala (double bass, vocals), Risto Niinikoski (percussion, vocals) and Ossi Perälä (clarinet, vocals, harmonium and Antonelli.
CD 8,41 e


S

Saha Hannu: Mahla (2000)
Renowned kantele player's debut album. Also involved are a host of well-known folk artists: Sanna Kurki-Suonio, Heikki Laitinen, Matti Mäkelä, Andrew Cronshaw, Arto Järvelä, Ville Kangas, Antti Kettunen, Kimmo Pohjonen, Eero Turkka
CD 120,18 e

Sateenkaari sydämessäni (2000)
Compilation album issued by Amigo featuring a rainbow collection of Finnish musicians including Ottopasuuna, Koinurit, Maija Karhinen, Veli-Matti Järvenpää.
CD 16,82 e

Seppänen Hannu: Rahan takia (1992)
Hannu Seppänen's personalised songs accompanied on the 2-row.
CD 16,82 e

Seppänen Hannu: Iloinen puutarhuri (1998)
Hannu's 2-row accordian melodies arranged by Timo Alakotilan. Music by Hannu Seppänen and Petri Hakala, Arto Järvelä, Tapani Varis, Timo Alakotila, Petri Korpela and Anna Pudas. (1998)
CD 13,46 e

Shaika Balalaika: Kevään 17 hetkeä (2001)
Latest album from Helsinki's own balalaika band - catchy Romany style and old favourites.
CD 21,70 e

Siirtola Leo: Viulu kaukaisen maan (1998)
Compositions from Kittilä by Leo Siirtola. Featured musicians: Seppo Leino's studio band with soloists Lasse Hoikka, Teuvo Oinas, Tarja Ylitalo and Eero Magga.
MC 11,77 e CD 16,82 e

Sillanpää Seppo: Lamentarola (1990)
Acoustic string music.
MC 10,93 e CD 17,66 e

Sillanpää Seppo: Moon Madness (1999)
Seppo, Jemina and Selina Sillanpää play songs and music of the Americas, her immigrants and other nations in an Irish style. Guest artist Keith Howard plays uillean pipes and penny whistle. 1999.
CD 19,34 e

Sillanpää Seppo: Siljakudaa (1992)
Seppo Sillanpää's children's songs.
MC 10,93 e CD 15,98 e

Sillanpää Seppo: Äkkiä pakoon (1994)
More children's songs from Seppo Sillanpää.
MC 3,36 e CD 6,73 e

Slobo Horo: Divane (2000)
Balkan rythms from Finland.
CD 20,01 e

Slobo Horo: Esma (1994)
Slobo Horo's new Balkan sounds.
MC 13,46 e CD 13,46 e

Soolojen yö (1992)
Highlights from the gala evening concert in Kaustinen in 1991. Featured musicians Arto Järvelä, Teppo Välimäki, Kristiina Ilmonen, Erkki Rankaviita, Toivo Alaspää, Jouko Kyhälä, Sanna Kurki-Suonio, Heikki Lahti, Maria Kalaniemi, Kimmo Pohjonen and Liisa Matveinen.
MC 3,36 e CD 13,46 e

Sorokoska: Parempi ilman (1999)
Songs and tunes mainly of Jouni Järvelä used by folk dance troupe Sorokoska.
CD 13,46 e

Spelarit: Appu soutaa (1997)
Tasteful and artistic 1996 winners of the National Folk Musicians Association, Spelarit play their own and others tunes on their first recording.
CD 15,14 e

Spontaani Vire
Ambitious debut album from this young band who started out at a summer camp.
CD 18,50 e

Suomen Miesorkesteri (1993)
Songs with lyrics by Eeli Kivisen (1900-1990). Musicians: Hannu Virtanen (acoustic guitar), Jukka Hynninen (acoustic guitar, mandola, blockflute), Kimmo Pohjonen (accordion, harmonica). Singers include Heikki Laitinen, Mika Leppänen, Jukka Hynninen and Hannu Virtanen.
MC 3,36 e CD 6,73 e

Surutyö (1994)
Prison songs from the Finnish Civil War. Recorded live with solos from Sibelius-Acatemy Folk Music Professor Heikki Laitinen.
MC 3,36 e CD 6,73 e


T

Talkoopelimannit ja Karpalot: Kartanon katrilli (1993)
New tunes from central Ostrobotnia.
MC 12,61 e CD 17,66 e

Tarujen Saari: Helmiä ja Kuparikolikoita (1998)
Music of the middle ages from the 'Kingdom of Hartola'!
CD 18,50 e

Tarujen saari: Hepsankeikka (2000)
Enjoy these medieval sounds
CD 18,50 e

Tellu: Suden aika (1996)
Tellu Virkkala's poetic fairy tales. Additional vocals from Liisa Matveinen, Sanna Kurki-Suonio and Pia Rask.
CD 18,50 e

Tellu ja Leipuriorkesteri: Pähkinänsydän
Children's music with Tellu Virkkalan and Leipuriorkesteri.
CD 13,46 e

Thalamus: Alga (2001)
Winners of the 1999 Finnish Folkband of the Year championship. Instruments: guitar, accordians, mandolin, violin, percussion, double bass).
CD 8,41 e

The Great Awakening - Music of the Eastern Khanty (2001)
Unforgetable trip to the East! CD also includes Jarkko Niemi's richly informative cover notes.
CD 16,82 e

The Kalevala Heritage (1995)
Poetic songs from Finland, Karelia and Inkeri.
CD 18,33 e

The World Mänkeri Orchestra: Eké!
Ethno sounds from Nakkila. Band members have built many of these instruments, and also play some rare Finnish instruments: liru, mänkeri, kontramänkeri, pine-flute, horse-hair kantele etc.
CD 16,82 e

Tiilat ja pelimannit (1997)
Choral and folk songs from southern Ostrobotnia.
CD 15,14 e

Tinakuu (1994)
Mika Leppänen and Johannes Heikkilä's compositions played by the composers and friends Veli-Matti Järvenpää and Kimmo Pohjonen.
CD 6,73 e

Tirkkonen Katri: Kun ei muut lihavat laula... (2001)
Songs of grief and mourning from the Härmä Songbook and the works of Juhana Kainulainen.
CD 16,82 e

Tohtori Orff & herra Dalcroze: Hymykuoppaisella tiellä (1998)
Gutsy children's music from this three-man band.
CD 16,82 e

Tohtori Orff & herra Dalcroze: Kumma sesse (1997)
More children's music.
CD 15,14 e

Tohtori Orff & Herra Dalcroze: Muu vaara (2000)
Their latest album.
CD 15,14 e

Tradivaara: Kaikki soittaa (2001)
Pieces from the band's 5 year heritage.
CD 13,46 e

Troka (1994)
Folkmusic with an international flavour by Matti Mäkelä (violin), Ville Ojanen (violin, viola and mandolin), Minna Luoma (accordian),Timo Alakotila (harmonium) and Timo Myllykangas (double bass).
MC 2,52 e CD 10,09 e

Troka: Smash (1999)
Long awaited release from Troka!
CD 18,50 e

Tulikari Eino: Kantele (1993)
Perhonjokilaakso style kantele from this Master Folk Musician from Halsua(1905-1977).
MC 3,36 e CD 13,46 e LP 1,68 e

Tuulenkantajat: He!
Folk, experimental and klezmer sounds. Musicians include Hannu Lehtoranta (vocals, bark whistle, pine whistle, soprano recorder, penny whistle, bawu, zummara, alto saxophone, kantele, drum), Matti Laukkanen (clarinet, wooden trumpet, accordian, bass zylophone), Pekka Nättinen (clarinet, lötjö, bagpipes, bouzouki), Raimo Hiekkavirta (vocals, mandolin, kantele, bass guitar, bass zylophone), Jarmo Hovi (drum, darbuka, tin sheets, gongs, stones, sticks, maracas, drums, tambourin, bandeiro, triangle, jingle sticks) ja Osmo Blomqvist (drums, sheets, fishing rod, pencil case, stones, rocks, surdo, triangle, finger cymbals, straws), Pekka Laukkanen (trombone, tuba) ja Hannu Tähtelä (bowed harp).
MC 3,36 e CD 10,09 e

Tuulenkantajat: Vedenalusmusiikkia (1991)
Modern folk from Jyväskylä.
MC 3,36 e CD 6,73 e LP 4,20 e

Tötterssön (2000)
Winners of the 1997 Finnish Folkband of the Year Cahmpionship.
CD 10,09 e


U

Uhkapelimannit: Full of Hops (1998)
12 tracks of Irish influenced folk.
CD 18,50 e

Unga spelmän från Åboland-Åland (1988)
Finnish-Swedish folk sounds palyed by Ostämt, Ålandslåtar ja Bråkstråkarna with Klas Nyström & Björn Svanström.
MC 7,57 e LP 9,25 e

Unga spelmän från Österbotten (1988)
Young folk artists from Tjöck, Närpes, with Svanfrid Löv and Malin Storbjörk.
MC 7,57 e LP 9,25 e


V

Varis Tapani: Munniharppuuna (1996)
Excellent recording of jew's harp music featuring Piia Kleemola (violin) & Kurt Lindblad (jew's harp).
CD 10,09 e

Viksten Janne: Blue Harbor(1998)
Janne Viksten's long awaited solo album, for afficianados of the mandolin! Janne Viksten plays banjo, mandolin, guitar, electric bass, and other musicians include Maria Kalaniemi, Piia Kleemola, Anssi Nykänen, Jarmo Saari, Tapani Varis and Tommi Viksten.
CD 19,34 e

Vimpelin Väinämöinen (2000)
Published on 3.3.2000 to mark the centenary of the birth of Eeli Kivinen - the Vainämöinen from Vimpeli! Here you can appreciate his lively performances with recordings from Vimpeli, Helsinki and Kaustinen from 1967-1977.
CD 20,18 e

Vinku: Sahantälläri (1999)
Jouni Järvelä's band's tenth anniversary celebration recording of new folk tunes.
CD 15,14 e

Väkkärä: Kaikuja Ähtäristä (1998)
Young band from the Tampere/Ähtäri region play their own compositions.
CD 20,18 e

Välimäki Teppo: Täysin palkein (1993)
1- and 2-row cornerstones of traditional Finnish folk.
MC 5,05 e CD 10,09 e

Värttinä: Aitara(1994)
Compositions full of true Värttinä spirit.
MC 13,46 e CD 17,66 e

Värttinä: Ilmatar (2000)
The latest evolution of Värttinä music and membership.
CD 21,70 e

Värttinä: Oi dai (1991)
A selection of their most popular songs.
MC 11,77 e CD 17,66 e LP 11,77 e

Värttinä: Seleniko (1992)
Karelian songs and sounds.
MC 13,46 e CD 15,14 e

Värttinä: Vihma (1998)
Music from the acclaimed world tour of 1998.
CD 18,50 e

Värttinä: 6.12. (2001)
Live recording from Savoy Theatre, Helsinki 6.12.2000 including Vot i kaalina, Kylä vuotti uutta kuuta etc. Also available on video.
21,70 e

Väänänen Timo: Matka - Voyage (2001)
Explorations on the electric kantele - must be heard to be believed!
CD 18,50 e

Väänänen Timo: Viileri (1999)
Traditional and modern kantele music from home and abroad, also viewable on multi-media feature.
CD 20,01 e


W

Wiik Sven Runar och hans spelmanskamrater (1980)
Sven Runar Wiik from Sipoo and folk friends play traditional tunes and modern compsitions in the old style 
MC 9,25 e LP 9,25 e

Wilssonin Pelimannit: Porin Jussin polkka (1998)
Finland's oldest jobbing folk band, from Pori, and its programme of  33 pieces!
CD 15,14 e

Wimme (1995)
Folk album of 1995 by acclaimed joik-chanter Wimme Saari.
CD 20,01 e

Wimme: Cugu (2000)
Long waited album of joik-chants.
CD 20,01 e

Wimme: Gierran (1997)
Joiks by Wimme Saaren and music in Rinneradio style.
CD 20,01 e


Y

Yat-Kha: Yenisei-Punk (1995)
Yat-Kha Throat Singer's breakthough album, remastered, and with 2 bonus tracks.
CD 16,82 e





VIDEOS



Mestarilaulaja Erkki Rankaviita: Laulu valittee mun
Songs from Karijoki's Master Folksinger Erkki Rankaviita 15,98 e

Mestaripelimanni Hannu Rauma: Musiikki on yhen sortin rikkaus
Memories, thoughts and images both ancient and modern by this esteemed folk artist. 15,98 e




CD-ROMS




The Life and Music of Turlough O'Carolan
CD-rom telling the life of the blind master harpist from Ireland. 31,96 e




SONGBOOKS




Ala-Könni Erkki: Alavuden laulukirja (1978)
406 folk songs from Alavus. 16,31 e

Ala-Könni Erkki: Härmän laulukirja (1976)
464 folksongs from Härmä. 16,65 e

Ala-Könni Erkki: Kansanlauluja lapsille ja nuorille (1984)
Rhymes, spells, lullabies, sheperd's songs and circle games. In total 116 songs. 9,75 e

Ala-Könni Erkki: Kymenlaakson laulukirja (1981)
516 folksongs from Kymenlaakso. 16,48 e

Asplund Anneli: Balladeja ja arkkiveisuja (1994)
51,97 e

Bergman Anne: Nu haver jag gått en så långer väg - Visor från Åbolands skärgård
49 traditional songs from the Turku archepelago. 10,09 e

Hei lumpun lumpun (1981)
Polka songs. 3,36 e

Hiiden hirvi, runolauluja (1985)
Poems and songs from the Kalevala saga. 3,36 e

Kainuun laulukirja (2001)
First genuine songbook from Kainuu. Compositions have been transcribed from local singers, the book being the fruit of a project involving Kuhmo Music School (including folkmusic research, recording and revival) and the Juminkeko's Kainuu Inheritance and Children Project. Produced by Riitta Huttunen. 23,55 e

Kalevalaisia lauluja
Tunes, lyrics and information from Nelipolviset's cassette. NID. 2,86 e

Kansanlauluja Inkerin maalta
A diverse range of songs with sheet music from Ingria. Produced by Anneli Asplund. 184 s. 18,67 e

Karjalaisia kansanlauluja Impilahdelta (1967)
Karelian folksongs from Impilahti. 61 songs. 3,70 e

Karjalaisia kansanlauluja Johanneksen seudulta (1990)
90 karelian folksongs from the Johannes region. 5,55 e

Karjalaisia kansanlauluja Kivennavalta (1970)
211 karelian folksongs from Kivennapa. 3,70 e

Karjalaisia kansanlauluja Koivistolta (1985)
115 karelian folksongs from Koivisto. 5,55 e

Karjalaisia kansanlauluja Käkisalmen seudulta(1983)
110 karelian folksongs from Käkisalmi. 3, 70 e

Karjalaisia kansanlauluja Lieksan seudulta (1975)
80 karelian folksongs from Lieksa. 3,70 e

Karjalaisia kansanlauluja Rautjärveltä (1988)
83 karelian folksongs from Rautjärvi. 5,55 e

Karjalaisia kansanlauluja Sortavalan seudulta (1967)
82 karelian folksongs from Sortavala. 3,70 e

Karjalaisia kansanlauluja Suistamolta (1979)
73 karelian songs and 13 dance-tunes from Suistamo. 3,70 e

Karjalaisia kansanlauluja Suojärven seudulta
(1974)
143 karelian songs and 8 dance tunes Suojärvi. 3,70 e

Karjalaisia kansanlauluja Viipurin seudulta (1974)
120 karelian folksongs from Viipuri(ex-Finnish Viborg). 3,70 e

Kauhavan laulukirja
133 songs from turn-of-the-century Kauhava. 13,46 e

Kaustisen laulukirja (1989)
141 songs. P'back 10,09 e, H'back 13,46 e

Keski-Pohjanmaa laulaa (1990)
144 new songs from central Osrtobothnia. 16,82 e

Kuoliaaksi tanssitettu tyttö(1979)
Musical score of the Hungarian folk ballad. NID. 8,07 e

Lapuan laulukirja (1979)
Song collection from Lapua, Ostrobothnia, produced by Erkki Ala-Könni. New batch available, but LIMITED STOCK!! 30,27 e

Lauluvakka (1991)
90 songs/games/dances from the Kalevala. 8,41 e

Pähnapuu Veera - setukaisten kansanlauluja (1995)
14 compositions by folk-poet Veera Pähnapuu from Setuland, Estonia. Produced by Antti Koiranen. 59 pages. 6,73 e

Rajakarjalaisia kuorolauluja Salmin ja Suojärven murteella (1991)
27 karelian folksongs in Salmi and Suojärvi dialects arranged for 3-part harmony. 5,89 e

Rasinkangas Pentti: Lantusta tehtyjä lauluja (1996)
Lyrics and tunes for Pentti Rasinkangas' children's songs.15,14 e

Reisaavaisen laulu Ameriikkaan (1983)
Music for migrants' songs. Produced by Simo Westerholm. 10,09 e

Renqvist Henrik: Hengellisiä sävelmiä (1985)
Music and lyrics for 44 spiritual songs from the 1920's and 30's. 3,70 e

Seppo Sillanpään lastenlauluja
Seppo Sillanpää's favourite children' songs transcribed. 10,09 e

Stora sångboken (2001)
250 Finnish-Swedish love songs. 49,62 e

Seppo Sillanpään lastenlauluja
Seppo Sillanpää's favourite children' songs transcribed. 10,09 e

Tonavalta puhaltaa
Hungarian folksongs. NID. 8,07 e (1985)




HANDBOOKS FOR PLAYING, DANCES & CONSTRUCTION



A Guide to Five String Kantele Playing (1988)
Kantele tutor for beginners in English.
Exercise book 8,41 e

Ala-Kuha Jussi: Kanteleenrakennusopas (1981)
Handbook for building modern 36-string kantele. 27p. 8,41 e

Hokkanen Niles: Johdatus improvisointiin (1989)
Tutor for improvisation in pentatonic and blues scales. Suits all instruments - now available!!
Practice book and cassette 8,41 e

Itäpelto Anu: Omasta päästä. Kokemuksia kansanmusiikin alkuopetuksesta.
Handbook for teachers and other folkmusic professionals. 50p. 14,30 e

Järvelä Mauno: Mestareilta kisälleille (1985)
Folk tunes for children and youth, music and playing instructions. 12p.
Exercise book 3,36 e

Katrillia tanssimaan! (2000)
Quadrilles from Finland and neighbouring countries. The book includes dance instructions and music as well as the basics of quadrille calls. Dance tunes recorded on included CD.
18,50 e

Kymmenkielisen kanteleen opas (toim. Hannu Saha) (1986)
Handbook for traditional kantele playing and arranging. 52p. 8,41 e

Lindqvist Kalevi: Soitamme yksi- ja kaksirivistä (1983)
Beginners 1- and 2-row tutor - suits all ages. 56p
Practice book and cassette 13,46 e

Logren Lassi: Stemmasoittoa viululla (2001)
Instructions for double and treble bowing for Finnish violin tunes. The CD aims to succour and support private practising, as well as introduce the music of violin ensembles.
17,66 e

Louhivuori Sini: Viulutalo (1993)
Violin tutor for young beginners using traditional Finnish tunes. 14,30 e

Lär dig spela 5-strängad kantele
Practice book and cassette for 5-string kantele in swedish. 13,46 e

Sillanpää Seppo: Mandoliiniopas (1990)
Beginners tutor for mandolin with music and instruction. 104p book and cassette 16,82 e

Sillanpää Seppo: Viuluopas
Beginners tutor for violin with music and instructions.
Practice book and cassette 21,86 e

Tenhunen Anna-Liisa: Kanteleet kaapeista (1996)
Kantele instruction for nurseries, clubs and primary schools. 11,77 e

Viisikielisen kanteleen alkeet (1983)
5 string kantele instruction for learners.
Practice book and cassette 8,41 e

Viisikielisen kanteleen rakennuspiirrustuksia (1984)
Drawings for construction of different 9-string kanteles. 13,46 e





GAMES



Din din doora (1990)
Action songs.
Book 8,91 e and cassette 9,25 e





MUSIC BOOKS



A

Allspelslåtar (2000)
Finnish-Swedish pieces for ensembles. 52p.11,77 e

Arto Järvelä plays fiddle (2000)
Tunes from the same-named album now transcribed 30p. 8,41 e


D

Dobro Jan: Laulan ja soitan viisikielisellä (1989)
Compositions for the 5-string kantele. 75p. 12,61 e


E

Erkki Metsäpellon nuottikirja. (1995)
51 pieces from the playing of master violinists. Produced by Ritva Talvitie. Book and CD 20,18 e

Esselåtar (1979)
26 folk duets from Ähtävä. 5,05 e


H

Haamukahvit (1999)
Music for children from the album - 14 tunes, 20p. 2,52 e

Hautamäki Airi: Airin sävelet, numerot ja nuotit (1996)
2-row accordianist Airi Hautamäki talks, plus 23 tunes in standard and author's own number-based transcription. Cassette includes teaching pieces. 29,43 e

Helistö Paavo: Klaneetti (1985)
66 folktunes for the clarinet 69p. 8,41 e

Hembygdsmelodier från Karlebynejden (1984)
25 folk arrangements by Lennart Witting from Kokkola. 5,05 e


I

Ikaalilaisittain (1988)
20 well known folktunes from Ikaalinen 32p. 9,25 e

Ilmajoen nuottikirja
231 compositions from Ilmajoki region. Produced by Erkki Ala-Könni. 13,46 e


J

Jalasjärven nuottikirja (1974)
231 compositions produced by Erkki Ala-Könni. 13,46 e

Joki soittaa meren sävelmää, Sävelmiä Pyhtäältä (1999)
Transcriptions from named cassette 42p. 6,73 e

JPP: Nuottivihkot I & II (2000)
JPP programme in transcription. 18p 8,41 e

Järvelä Arto (toim.): Frank Hietalan nuottikirja (1998)
American-Finn Frank Hietala's fine polka music included with a CD.
20,18 e

Järvelä Mauno: Konsta perinnesoittajana (2001)
64 traditional Kaustinen tunes in the style of Konsta Jylhä, accurately transcribed.
21,02 e

Järvelä Mauno: Konstan nuottikirja
60 of Konsta Jylhä piecestranscribed to highlight his style.21,02 e

Järvelä Mauno: Näppärimusaa 1 / Easy folk fiddling 1 (1996)
Mauno Järvelä's programme from the annula cource for young fiddlers at Kaustinen.
6,73 e

Järvelä Mauno: Näppärimusaa 2 / young folk fiddling 2 (1998)
Second part of the offerings from the annula cource for young fiddlers at Kaustinen. 8,41 e



K


Kainulainen Kalevi: Säveliä korven kätkoistä
Folk compositions by Kalevi Kainulainen from Pällikäs, Savo. 64p. 8,41 e

Kainulainen Kalevi: Säveliä korven kätköistä 2 (1997)
63 pages of tunes by Kalevi Kainulainen from Savo, central Finland - includes folk, dance, ballads, songs and excerpts. 8,41 e

Kainulainen Kalevi: Säveliä korven kätköistä 3 (2001)
More compositions from this Master Folk Musician. 64p.
10,09 e

Kansanmusiikin tiellä - Vanhoja ja uudempia soitteita Pohjois-Pohjamaalta (1996)
30 folk tunes from northern Ostrobothnia. 10,09 e

Kansanmusiikkia Etelä-Savosta (1982)
42 folk tunes arranged for two violins, harmonium, or accordian and bass. 48p. 4,71 e

Kauhajoen nuottikirja I (1977)
Traditional music from the tradition of Kauhajoki. 5,89 e

Kauhajoen nuottikirja II (1981)
139 folk compositions produced by Aatos Rinta-Koski. 108p. 6,73 e

Kauhajoen Pelimannit: Nuottikirja 1992-1995 (1995)
20 pieces by Kauhajoen Pelimanniorkesteri from 1992-1995. 16,82 e

Kauhajoen Pelimannit: Nuottikirja 1995-1998 (1998)
21 pieces by Kauhajoen Pelimannit from 1995-1998. 16,82 e

Kaustislaisia pelimannisävelmiä 1 (1972)
28 popular tunes from Kaustinen produced by Mauno Järvelä and Juha Kangas. 36p. 5,05 e

Kaustislaista pelimannimusiikkia 2 (1973)
28 popular tunes from Kaustinen produced by Mauno Järvelä and Juha Kangas. 38p. 5,05 e

Kaustislaista pelimannimusiikkia 3 (1975)
42 popular tunes from Kaustinen produced by Mauno Järvelä and Juha Kangas. 57p. 6,73 e

Keskinen Lauri: Merenkulkija Efraim Andersonin mandolin-nuottikirja (1999)
18 tunes by Lauri Keskinen for mandolin, 37p. 6,73 e

Kulkuripojat: Tähdet ja toi kirkas kuu (1999)
Songs from the recordings of Kulkuripojat. 22p. 2,52 e

Kvinnfolksbitar: 1. Åländska låtar (1997)
30 tunes by this women's band from Äland. 48p. 11,77 e


L

Leikarit: Nuottivihko I (1985)
60 pieces from the band Leikarit. 55p. 7,57 e

Leikarit, Nuottivihko II: Hellströmin nuottikirja:
Espoo's Martin Hellström (1898-1988) plays - 46 pieces and 32 pages. 5,89 e

Leikkivät sävelet. Viljami Niittykosken sävellyksiä (1995)
Niitokoski plays his own compositions.
Produced by Timo Alakotila, Olli Kangas and Kreeta-Maria Kentala. 13,46 e

Lepistö Markku (toim.): Sitähä voi inspiroira. Tauno Ahon ohjelmistoa 2-riviselle hanurille.
A selection of recordings and transcriptions (including inflections and grace notes) from the work of Tauno Aho. 86 pages and CD. 25,23 e

Låtar från Bergö och Petalax
84 old finnish-swedish folk tunes from Bergö and Petolahti. 6,73 e

Låtar från Borgå (1992)
75 old finnish-swedish folk tunes from Porvoo. 6,73 e

Låtar från Grabbens (1996)
25 finnish-swedish arrangements from western Uusimaa in southern Finland. 6,73 e

Låtar från Karleby, Kronoby, Nedervetil och Terjärv
82 old tunes from Kruunupyy, Alaveteli and Teerijärvi. 6,73 e

Låtar från Kimitoön (1984)
Traditional finnish-swedish tunes from Kemiö, Hiittinen and Dragsfjärd, as well as new tunes arranged for two-part vocals. 5,05 e

Låtar från Korponejden (1985)
33 2-part vocal finnish-swedish folk tunes from Korppoo. 5,05 e

Låtar från Korsholm och svenska Österbotten (1984)
22 folk tunes from Mustasaari and Swedish speaking Ostrobothnia. 5,05 e

Låtar från Malax
83 old finnish-swedish tunes from Maalahti. 6,73 e

Låtar från Oravais (1993)
51 old finnish-swedish folk tunes from Oravainen. 6,73 e

Låtar från Pargas, Houtskär och Iniö
69 old finnish-swedish tunes from Parainen, Houtskär and Iniö. 6,73 e

Låtar från Pedersöre (1992)
67 traditional finnish-swedish tunes from Pedersöre. 6,73 e

Låtar från Vörå (2001)
Traditional finnish-swedish compositions from Vöyri. 40p.
8,40 e


M

Mikkola Ilmo: Kansansävelmäsovituksia viululle, harmonikalle ja klarinettille.
Music for 21 pieces planned for groups in music schools and colleges. 40p. 15,14 e

Mylläkkämusaa - kansanmusiikkia jousille (2001)
Selection of new and interesting folkmusic especially planned for music schools and string ensembles. Producer Mauno Järvelä. 30 e


N

Nieminen Rauno: Jouhikko (1984)
Building plans, playing instructions and tunes for the bowed-harp. 8,41 e

O

Ohjelmistoa kaksiriviselle (1988)
39 traditional 2-row pieces produced by Ossi Niinimäki. 44 s. 8,41 e

Otto Hotakaisen nuottikirja (1991)
Otto Hotakainen's most popular compositions (46 pieces). Producer Simo Westerholm. 8,41 e


P

Paas nostellen, Matti Koivusillan sävellyksiä
15 of Koivusilla's compositions, nine arranged for 2 voices. 11,77 e

Pelimannien kätköistä (1985)
Pelimannikilta Association's 20th anniversay publication includes traditional as well as original compositions. 96 pages and 76 tunes. 5,05 e

Pelimannien parhaat (1987)
Winning entrants to the Sata-Häme-Soi Composition Prize from 1974-1986. 39p. 10,93 e

Pelimannien säveliä Lounais-Hämeestä (1975)
Folk recordings from Lounais-Häme area, including transcriptions of the Aarnio Sisters.
5,05 e

Pelimannisäveliä Satakunnan Markkujen maasta (1979)
Folk tunes mainly recorded from the Lindfors - Arvo ja Edit. Published in 1979 with 79 pages and  86 tunes. 5,05 e

Pelimannisävelmiä I (1971)
Folk tune collection for enthusiasts. 64p. 8,41 e

Pelimannisävelmiä III
New publication of this Finnish evergreen from Fazer. Most pieces originate from southern Ostrobothnia and Satakunta. 11,77 e

Pelimannisävelmiä V (1986)
Tunes from southern Häme. 78p. 5,05 e

Pelimannisävelmiä Etelä-Karjalasta
167 folk tunes from southern Karelia. 10,09 e

Pelimannisävelmiä Pohjois-Karjalasta: Puukellovalssi
98 folk tunes from northern Karelia. 68 s. 8,41 e

Pelimannisävelmiä Pohjois-Savosta 5.
69 pages, 41 tunes. 11,77 e

Pelimannisävelmiä Varsinais-Suomesta 1 ja 2 (1999)
Folktunes from south-eastern Finland. 175p. 20,18 e

Pertti Ylä-Tulijoen sävellyksiä harmonikalle (1994)
11 tunes from Pertti Ylä-Tulijoki, produced by Antti Koiranen. 6,73 e

Pohjankankaan Pelimannit: Pelimannisoittoja Pohjois-Satakunnasta ja vähän muualtakin
Pohjankankaan Pelimannit's programme of 132 pieces, 115 pages. 11,77 e

Poljentoa Pohjois-Karjalasta (1998)
84 folk pieces from northern Karelia, both old and new.105 pages. 15,14 e

Pollari, Pakkala, Alapää ja Kainu - Toivo Alaspään ohjelmistoa (2000)
Toivo Alaspää's repertoire for he kantele tradition explored and developed in the Perhonjokilaakso style. Includes CD produced by Sanna Huntus. 88p. 21,86 e

Polskan parhaita (2000)
52 violin polkas by Erkki Ala-Könn. Also CD produced by Matti Mäkelä (Troka and JPP). 75p. 25,23 e


R

Rantanen Matti: Kansansävelmäsovituksia harmonikalle (1990)
17 folk compositions from around Finland. 36p. 10,93 e

Ressan Lassi: Kainuulaisen pelimannisuvun perintö (1988)
77 tunes from Kainuu along with a history of 'Ressan Lassi' Lauri Keränen. 132p. 15,98 e

Rimpasta ralliin (2. painos): Yläsavolaisia pelimannisävelmiä
Compositions from deep Savo, popular and progressive pieces.  65 in total and 80 pages. 11,77 e


S

Satakuntalaissi soittoi ja veisui
83 tunes from Satakunta. 56p. 7,57 e

Sibbolåtar (1981)
18 traditional tunes from Sipoo. 5,05 e

Sillanpää Seppo: Akustin polska
Score for album of the same name. 7,57 e

Sillanpää Seppo: Duokirja (1997)
Two-part scores of folk tunes from variety of countries for violin and mandolin. 15,98 e

Sillanpää Seppo: Lamentarola
Score for the album of the same name 18p. 7,57 e

Sorokoska: Parempi ilman (1999)
Score for the album etc. 16 pieces and 26 pages. 2,52 e

Spelman i byn (1999)
31 of Per Olof Munck's folk pieces. 8,41 e

Spelmanslåtar från Lappfjärd (1977)
25 finnish-swedish folk tunes from Läppfjärd. 5,05 e

Spelmanslåtar från Tjöck (2001)
Traditional finnish-swedish tunes from Tiukka/Tjöck. Includes mainly wedding pieces arranged for 2-part performance. 52p.
10 e

Suomalaista tanssimusiikkia orkesterille ja kolmelle harmonikalle (1992)
12 compositions of finnish dance-music arranged for three accordions or full band. 73p. 10,93 e

Syränen Jukka: Soitimme Tammiston kanssa (1996)
Selection of tunes from Tammisto's repertoire.Poimintoja eri yhtyeiden ohjelmistosta. 64 pages, 52 tunes. 4 e

Syrjänen Jukka: Tammiston lauluja laidasta laitaan (1995)
Selection of Tammisto's songs. 60 page, 45 tunes. 4 e

Syrjänen Jukka: Tanssit Tammiston tahdissa
Selection of Tammisto's dance music. 65 pagesand 55 tunes.. 4 e

Sävelsilta. Lauluja Vesannolta ja Tervosta
104 pages of compositons and arrangements by these skilled musicians from Vesanto and Tervo, Savo. 11,77 e


T

Tunkkari Markku: Elämäni Sävelet (1999)
Markku Tunkkari's compositions from central Ostrobothnia. 26,91 e


U

Uusmaalainen nuottikirja I
A short history and 137 tunes from Uusimaa area. Produced by Timo Koski. 5,89 e

Uusmaalainen nuottikirja II: Soitteita Lohjan seudulta
A collection of archived material from Lohja area, produced in memory of folk musician K.J. Fagerström. 10,09 e

Uusmaalainen nuottikirja III: Kansanomaista musiikkia Nurmijärveltä
90 pages of  folk music from Nurmijärvi, both traditional and more modern pieces in the same vein. 10,09 e

Uusmaalainen nuottikirja IV: Musiikkia juhlahetkiin. (2001)
Folkmusic for festivities: weddings, Father's Day, name days etc. 30p.
6,73 e

Uutta Espoolaista II (1991)
New folk tunes from Espoo. 29p. 5,05 e


V

Varis Olli: Pelimannimusiikkia kitaralla (1999)
Folk melodies for guitarists - 20 pearls from around Finland, arranged for differing abilities. 52 page brochure and CD. 17,66 e

Vepsäläinen Erkki: Ierikan viulupolkka. Mestaripelimanni Erkki Vepsäläisen sävellyksiä. (2000)
101 tunes from this maestro from Varkaus. 151p. 20,18 e

Viisikielisen kanteleen ohjelmistoa 1 (1983)
Old and new tunes for the 5-string kantele. Producer: Hannu Saha. 48p. 8,41 e

Viisikielisen kanteleen ohjelmistoa 2 (1987)
New tunes for the same. Produced by Hannu Saha. 64 s. 8,41 e

Viisikielisen kanteleen ohjelmistoa 3
Martti Pokela's compositions for 5-string. Producer Sinikka Järvinen. 36p. 8,41 e

Vinku: Sahantälläri
The score for Vinku's recording. 23p. 2,52 e

Väinämöisen nuorimmaiset (Toim. Outi Linnaranta) (2001)
An introduction to the kantele tradition of Haapavesi, one of Finland's most prominent localities for the instrument. The booklet includes a CD and considerable unpublished material. 25 e

Värälä Huugo: Oltermannin omat sävelet (1986)
A selection of Huugo Värälä's own tunes. 91p. 3,36 e

Värälä Huugo: Oltermannin omat sävelet II (1990)
59 more tunes from Huugo Värälä. 67p. 4,71 e


W

Wiik Sven Runar: Musiikkia Sipoosta
54 folktunes. 56p. 13,46 e


Y

Yxi Tarpelinen nuotti-kirja (Toim. Erkki Tuppurainen) (2001)
Finnish Literature Society's Publication No.826: Scores from the 1695 published finnish hymnal, in origin and modern transcription. First published 1702.




RESEARCH NOTES (in finnish)



Ala-Könni Erkki: Suomalainen polska
Ala-Könn's doctoral dissertation (in Finnish). 190p. 13,46 e

Ala-Könni Erkki: Suomen Kansanmusiikki (1986)
Research notes collected over 40 years. NID. 5,05 e

Asplund Anneli: Kantele (1983)
Illustrated guide to folk instruments, playing styles and their development as national symbols. H'back 10,09 e

Explorations in Finnish and Hungarian Folk Music and Dance Research
Papers of two Finnish-Hungarian symposioums, The Folk Music Revival and the Methodology of Folk Music and Dance Research. Toim. Varpu Luukola and Hannu Saha. 15,14 e

Helistö Paavo: Klaneetti (1988)
The influence of the Finnish folk clarinet. 175p. P'back 15,14 e, H'back 18,50 e

Helistö Paavo: Konsta (1997)
New biography of Finnish folk pioneer Konsta Jylhä, and his work as player, composer and lynchpin in the development of the Finnish folk tradition. 16,82 e

Hiljainen haltioituminen (1990)
Study of Otto Väisäsen (1890-1969). 270p. Edited by Erkki Pekkilä. H'back 27,58 e

Hirn Sven: Sävelten tahtiin - Populaarimusiikki Suomessa ennen itsenäisyyttämme (1997)
This book explores the world of dance music and folk composition, street and rural artists as well as bands and travelling companies in Finland before 1917. The book serves as reference source as well as readable description of the phenomena, with much attention devoted to description of the form. 335 pages. 30,27 e

Hoppu Petri: Symbolien ja sanattomuuden tanssi. Menuetti Suomessa 1700-luvulta nykyaikaan.
Petri Hopu's thesis on the Finnish menuet. 497p. 31,11 e

Häggman Ann-Mari: Från knutdans till spelmansstämma (in swedish)
Finnish-Swedish folk music of the last century. 20p. 5,05 e

Häggman Ann-Mari: Magdalena på källebro. En studie i finlandssvensk vistradition med utgångspunkt i visan om Maria Magdalena. (in swedish)
Doctoral thesis of Ann-Mari Häggman. 375 pages. 13,46 e

Kansanmusiikista populaarimusiikiksi (1987)
Material from the seminar of 14.-15.2. 1987. Toim. Ilpo Saunio. 58p. 2,52 e

Kansanmusiikki- ja kansantanssijulkaisut (1987)
Folk music and dance up to 1986. Editor Helena Ruhkala. 56p. 0,84 e

Kansantanssin tutkimus: arkistot, menetelmät, teoriat (2000)
Folk dance researchedited by Antti Koiranen. 127 pages. 11,77 e

Kreeta Haapasalo: Ikoni ja ihminen (1990)
In the footsteps of artiste Kreeta Haapasalo by Ilkka Kolehmainen and Vesa Tapio Valo. 176p. P'back 5,05 e, H'back. 6,73 e

Kulkurista kuninkaaksi (1990)
Life and music of Matti Haudanmaa (1858-1936). Edited  by Anneli Asplund - Juha Kangas - Vesa Tapio Valo. 234p H'back 25,23 e

Leisiö Timo: Suomen ja Karjalan vanhakantaiset torvi- ja pillisoittimet (1983)
Old horn and whistle instruments from Finland and Karelia. 620 pages. 23,55 e       

Leo Savioja - soittajan elämänkaari (1999)
Life and times of Keuruu folk musician Leo Savioja, including scores. Edited by Varpu Luukola. 53 pages. 6,73 e

Me Karjalan lapsia laulavia
Collection of Karelian childrens songs 1966-1992. 5,89 e

Paananen Vellamo: Rytkypolkasta iltavirteen, Keiteleen musiikin kirjo
A rainbow guide to music from Keitele.  H'back 25,23 e

Paananen Vellamo: Sävelten mailta
The power and influence of music from Vesantola. 33,64 e

Paimensoittimista kisällilauluun (toim. Heikki Laitinen ja Simo Westerholm)
Collection of researdh papers of finnish folk music. 10,09 e

Saha Hannu: Kansanmusiikin tyyli ja muuntelu (1996)
Dissertation on the key protagonists of the Finnish folk music scene, with CD included. 31,11 e

Sund Alf: En spelman minns (in swedish)
Memoires of folk musician Alf Sund. 8,41 e

Westerholm Simo: Ju pet, sanoi Santeri
A history of Kaustinen and its music 13,46 e





OTHER PUBLICATIONS



Kansanmusiikin vuodet Espoossa 1975 - 2000 (2000)
Review of folk music in the locality by Espoo Folk Music Association. 47 pages. 6,73 e

Kansanmusiikki 2000 (1991)
Goals of the Finnish folk music establishment. 48p. 6,73 e

Mestaripelimannit
Biographies of Master Folk Musicians confered at Kaustinen. Edited by Ilkka Kolehmainen. 231p. 8,41 e

Viherlaulu
Poems of Erkki Ala-Könni. 58p. 3,36 e





INSTRUMENTS AND ACCESSORIES



Castagnari Studio G-C 2-row accordion

992,31 e

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(2 kpl) 25,23 e

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(softened) 12,61 e

Strap fasteners 12,61 e





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