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Aallotar
Aallotar is a transtlantic collaboration between violinist Sara Pajunen (Minnesota) and accordionist Teija Niku (Finland). One hundred years ago, their ancestors lived within miles of each other in the western regions of Finland: the ensemble is founded on the common musical ground the women share, but also revels in the cultural differences formed when a lineage is separated by an ocean and the passage of time. Aallotar’s music, released on their March 2014 debut album, has been described as “exquisite, sophisticated chamber folk music.” www.aallotarmusic.com |
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Karuna
Karuna is a Finnish folk music trio with three keyboard players and a unique sound. The trio combines the sounds of the Swedish national instrument nyckelharpa (keyed fiddle) and accordion with the rich harmonies of piano and reed organ. Esko Järvelä: nyckelharpa, violin Juha Kujanpää: piano, harmonium Teija Niku: accordion www.karunatrio.net |
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Currently inactive/previous bands
Teija Niku & Grupa Balkan
Teija Niku, accordion Tommi Asplund, violin Tuomas Logrén, guitar, mandolin Ilkka Heinonen, double bass |
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