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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Taantumus vai taivas
Single - Released May 30, 2025
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Värttinä
Suistamon Sähkö
Loimolan Voima
ILMU
Burlakat
Sattuma

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  1. May 30, 2025
  2. April 11
  3. February 28
  4. June 28, 2024
  5. March 11
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    Mua
    13 tracks
  6. October 1, 2023
  7. June 26
  8. May 18
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    Aldo
    1 tracks
  9. September 22, 2022
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    Ritmu
    1 tracks
  10. June 24
  11. April 16
  12. October 30, 2021
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    Oma
    12 tracks
  13. April 5
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    Remixes
    3 tracks
  14. March 5
  15. February 28
  16. February 12
  17. December 21, 2020
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    Ilmu
    8 tracks
  18. November 19
  19. August 20
  20. July 13
  21. January 19
  22. July 15, 2019
  23. March 1
  24. December 3, 2018
  25. September 28
  26. July 11, 2016
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    Ahto
    1 tracks
  27. February 5
  28. January 1
  29. December 1, 2015
  30. November 10
  31. February 28, 2013
  32. February 1, 2012
  33. February 1
  34. December 1, 2011
  35. August 8, 2010
  36. July 6
  37. October 20, 2009
  38. February 2
  39. March 10, 2008
  40. July 1, 2003
  1. April 11, 2025
  2. March 11, 2024
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    Mua
    13 tracks
  3. June 24, 2022
  4. October 30, 2021
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    Oma
    12 tracks
  5. March 5
  6. December 21, 2020
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    Ilmu
    8 tracks
  7. July 13
  8. September 28, 2018
  9. December 1, 2015
  10. February 1, 2012
  11. December 1, 2011
  12. August 8, 2010
  13. July 6
  14. October 20, 2009
  15. February 2
  16. March 10, 2008
  17. July 1, 2003
  18. February 24
  19. January 17, 2002
  20. December 1, 2000
  1. May 30, 2025
  2. February 28
  3. June 28, 2024
  4. October 1, 2023
  5. June 26
  6. May 18
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    Aldo
    1 tracks
  7. September 22, 2022
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    Ritmu
    1 tracks
  8. April 16
  9. April 5, 2021
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    Remixes
    3 tracks
  10. February 28
  11. February 12
  12. November 19, 2020
  13. August 20
  14. January 19
  15. July 15, 2019
  16. March 1
  17. December 3, 2018
  18. July 11, 2016
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    Ahto
    1 tracks
  19. February 5
  20. January 1