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"Minna Leinonen manages to pull off the most important requirement in writing an opera: to write music that perfectly merges with the other elements surrounding it but nevertheless retains its own voice. [- -] I would not hesitate to describe Alma! as a major breakthrough for Leinonen."

The Covid-19 pandemic has been a boom time for freelancers, according to Forbes. But not for freelance musicians.

"The tunes are close to traditional danceable folk music (from different regions) but always with personal twists and turns."

"Sväng have now returned to their roots in a refreshing and energetic rediscovery of tradition – an inexhaustible source of joy."

"Ensemble Gamut!'s repertoire ranges from daringly and freshly arranged folk songs to Medieval and Renaissance compositions. Improvisation and electronics are also included."

"Twenty years, ten albums, tours around the world, awards and nominations at home and rave reviews abroad: Frigg can justly be described as one of the greatest success stories in Finnish folk music."

"The debut album of kantele player and singer-songwriter Marjo Smolander is an interesting combination of different musical collaborations."

"This trio has once again produced a visionary album with a great deal of variety. The swing is often infectious – one longs to dance at a live gig performed by this band! "

"This is a stunning début that serves as textbook study in how to keep one’s own tradition alive in today’s urban and multicultural world."