Karelian Folk

Karelian folk music, hailing from the Karelia region straddling Finland and Russia, is a vibrant and emotive genre deeply rooted in the rich tapestry of Eastern European traditions. Characterized by its haunting melodies, complex rhythms, and a profound connection to the natural and spiritual worlds, this genre often employs traditional instruments such as the kantele (a plucked string instrument), accordion, and various forms of percussion to craft its unique sound. The vocal styles can range from the deeply harmonic to the intensely passionate, reflecting the tumultuous history and resilient spirit of the Karelian people. Artists like Värttinä and the Karelian Folk Music Ensemble "Toive" play a pivotal role in both preserving and contemporizing the genre, ensuring its continuation and evolution. Their music acts as a bridge between the past and present, inviting listeners into the heart of Karelia's enduring cultural heritage.

Latest Karelian Folk Release
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Mua
Album - 13 Tracks - Released March 11, 2024
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Värttinä
Suistamon Sähkö
SatanaKozel
Loimolan Voima
Myllärit
ILMU

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  1. March 11, 2024
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    Mua
    13 tracks
  2. October 1, 2023
  3. June 26
  4. May 18
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    Aldo
    1 tracks
  5. September 22, 2022
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    Ritmu
    1 tracks
  6. June 24
  7. April 16
  8. October 30, 2021
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    Oma
    12 tracks
  9. April 11
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    Nyt
    10 tracks
  10. April 5
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    Remixes
    3 tracks
  11. March 5
  12. February 28
  13. February 12
  14. December 21, 2020
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    Ilmu
    8 tracks
  15. November 19
  16. August 20
  17. July 13
  18. January 19
  19. July 15, 2019
  20. March 1
  21. December 3, 2018
  22. September 28
  23. July 11, 2016
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    Ahto
    1 tracks
  24. February 5
  25. January 1
  26. December 11, 2015
  27. December 1
  28. November 10
  29. December 17, 2014
  30. May 1
  31. October 18, 2013
  32. February 28
  33. February 1, 2012
  34. February 1
  35. December 1, 2011
  36. August 8, 2010
  37. July 6
  38. October 20, 2009
  39. March 26
  40. February 2
  1. March 11, 2024
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    Mua
    13 tracks
  2. June 24, 2022
  3. October 30, 2021
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    Oma
    12 tracks
  4. April 11
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    Nyt
    10 tracks
  5. March 5
  6. December 21, 2020
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    Ilmu
    8 tracks
  7. July 13
  8. September 28, 2018
  9. December 11, 2015
  10. December 1
  11. December 17, 2014
  12. May 1
  13. October 18, 2013
  14. February 1, 2012
  15. December 1, 2011
  16. August 8, 2010
  17. July 6
  18. October 20, 2009
  19. March 26
  20. February 2
  1. October 1, 2023
  2. June 26
  3. May 18
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    Aldo
    1 tracks
  4. September 22, 2022
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    Ritmu
    1 tracks
  5. April 16
  6. April 5, 2021
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    Remixes
    3 tracks
  7. February 28
  8. February 12
  9. November 19, 2020
  10. August 20
  11. January 19
  12. July 15, 2019
  13. March 1
  14. December 3, 2018
  15. July 11, 2016
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    Ahto
    1 tracks
  16. February 5
  17. January 1
  18. November 10, 2015
  19. February 28, 2013
  20. February 1, 2012