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Finnish, Karelian, and other music
The
Finnish National Anthem
The importance of music in Finnish culture is
evident right from the first words of the Kalevala, the key literary
works, with its roots in Karelia. It played a central role in giving the
independence seeking Finns a strong identity in the 19th - 20th Century.
Sibelius, the famous Finnish composer used Kalevala themes extensively
in his compositions.
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"I am driven by my longing,
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and my understanding urges
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That I should commence my singing,
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And begin my recitation.
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I will sing the people's legends,
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And the ballads of the nation.
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To my mouth the words are flowing,
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And the words are gently falling."
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Kalevala
The original musical instrument of the Finnish
tribes was the Kantele, which was replaced by the violin and
later the accordion. The full-sized chromatic button accordion is
the instrument of choice for "Real Finnish" music. The writer's grandfather
Vihtori Saarnio was the Viipuri
(Vyborg) representative for Kouvolan Harmonikka (harmonikka=accordion)
before the Russian invasion and occupation of Viipuri. As a result of the
long history and culture of the accordion in Finland it is not surprising
that you can hear some of the best accordion playing in that country. Suomen
Harmonikkainstituutti
The Tango has been a favorite Finnish music
and dance for most of this Century, and every year a Tango
Queen and King are chosen in competition, and Finland has a National
Tango called Satumaa. This phenomenon is unique in the Scandinavian
countries, possibly due to the Finns' love of romantic music, some of which
is played in the minor keys. Finnish music often concerns the beauty of
their country or the lost mythical land of Karelia. There are hundreds
of music and song festivals throughout Finland in the summer that attract
musicians and visitors from all over the world. No matter what type of
music is your interest, you will find a concert somewhere in Finland, especially
in the summer.
Karelian Music today is played on both sides of
the border with Russian Karelia.
Talvisovat: Russian Karelian Musicians 
Finnish
. English
http://www.onego.ru/win/pages/karhu/single.htm
Myllärit from Äänisjärvi (Lake
Onega):
http://www.onego.ru/win/pages/myllarit/eta_pravda/index.html
http://www.onego.ru/myllarit/8mart/
Leo Sevets:
Music: http://www.onego.ru/win/pages/leo/music/
d'Airot: Progressive Blues Rock Band:
http://www.onego.ru/win/pages/dairot/index_f.html
Music, video: http://www.onego.ru/win/pages/dairot/audio_f.htm
Karelian Folk Song and Dance Ensemble Kantele
Finnish/Karelian/Finno-Ugric
Music by Artist
Listen
to Finnish Songs at digilander
Äänisen
aallot
Finnish
Music
Kun
Joulu on - Finnish Christmas Song, mp3
Finnish
Music in Canada, at CFUV
Finfo
Folk Songs
Finnhits
Club Links (Fin.)
Warner/Fazer
Music
Warner
Classics
Finnish
Music Links
Music
Database
RootsWorld
Music
Finland - Artist's Pages (English)
Finnish
Folk Music Scene
Finnish Music Downloads
Finno-Ugric Song Lyrics
Our
Finnish Songbook
Kun
Joulu on - Finnish Christmas Song
National
Tango of Finland (Finnish)
Juha
Nuotio's Finnish Folk Songs
Karelian
Folk Music Ensemble
Book
of 30 Finnish Songs Available in USA
Guitar
Harmony
Central Olga Site
Gordon
Lightfoot
Olga Guitar Site
Lessons
Links
Chord
Chart
Finnish
Guitar Site - Tampere
Books:
HOW
TO PLAY GUITAR 10 EASY LESSONS by Norman Monath
Music
of Gordon Lightfoot, Made Easy for Guitar
All
the Best Songs for Easy Guitar
1001
Guitar Tips and Tricks by Andy Jones, Arthur Dick
The
Acoustic Guitar : Adjustment, Care, Maintenance and Repair by Don E.
Teeter
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Accordion
Books:
Planet
Squeezebox : Accordion Music from Around the World
Learn
to Play Irish Button Accordion by John Williams
Links:
Accordions
Around the World
Pieksämäen
Harmonikka Kerho (Finnish)
Finnish
Accordion Links (English)
Finnish Music Information
Center
International
Books:
Balalaika
(Pwys 24) by Stepan Rak
Music:
International
Folk Song Lyrics
Finnish/Karelian/Finno-Ugric
Music by Artist
International
music at Amazon.com
Balalaika
Ensemble Wolga
Moonlight
over Moscow - Red Army Chorus
Ska,
Reggae and other Music Fun Page
Various
Ethnic Music From Russia +
Suzie's
CD Music Browser
International
Folk Song Lyrics
Other
Music Related Sites
Mega
Lyric Link Site
Song
Lyrics
© 1998 - 2006 Osmo
Joronen
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