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.

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Ep - 6 Tracks - Released June 23, 2025
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Värttinä
Suistamon Sähkö
Loimolan Voima
ILMU
Burlakat
Sattuma

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