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FolkReviewsSpring2020
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Almost like one person
Almost like one person
"One of the best folk music albums in a more traditional style that I've heard for a long time."
Tove Djupsjöbacka
February 14, 2020
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Progressive Folk
Progressive Folk
"The philosophy of progressive rock seems like a world close to Vimma, but you can definitey hear the taste of folk music, classical music, funk and jazz."
Tove Djupsjöbacka
February 14, 2020
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Uniquely Wintery Stories
Uniquely Wintery Stories
"A winter themed album that ingeniously combines the modern with the traditional."
Amanda Kauranne
February 14, 2020
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Strong and Tasty Sound Tagine
Strong and Tasty Sound Tagine
"Trumpet player Ilkka Arola has a background both in jazz as well as in Arabic music. In this new release these influences truly shake hands in a natural way."
Tove Djupsjöbacka
February 14, 2020
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Connections, feelings and skill
Connections, feelings and skill
"The album rings with tears of joy, as well as joy through tears – in other words, we are at the heart of Klezmer music!"
Amanda Kauranne
February 14, 2020
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Jazzy World Music
Jazzy World Music
"The final entirety ends up being amazingly peaceful, full of understanding and musical equality. As a good dialogue should be."
Riikka Hiltunen
February 14, 2020
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Strong Tales
Strong Tales
"The varied use of vocal technique and storytelling go naturally hand in hand throughout this album."
Amanda Kauranne
February 14, 2020
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Disorienting Forest Cover Soundscapes
Disorienting Forest Cover Soundscapes
"Violinist Meriheini Luoto creates a space, builds a soundscape and disorientates the listener."
Riikka Hiltunen
February 14, 2020