Auri (Johanna Kurkela, Tuomas Holopainen, Troy Donockley) moves between Celtic folk and cinematic pop. Their dreamlike soundscape finds a perfect home in the acoustics and atmosphere of R\u00e4\u00e4kkyl\u00e4 Church.<\/p>\n
Formed in Kaustinen in 2000, Frigg has become one of the best-known Nordic folk bands. With relentless energy and a distinctive sound, the band has toured globally from major festivals to concert halls.<\/p>\n
Lauri Schreck is a bold moderniser of Finland\u2019s national instrument, blending traditional kantele tones with pop, rock and electronic influences. Virtuosity meets fresh, fearless expression.<\/p>\n
Accordionist Maria Kalaniemi and pianist-composer Timo Alakotila are pioneers of new Finnish folk. Their long-standing duo work is praised for its rich musical conversation and heartfelt finesse.<\/p>\n
Based in Joensuu, Veila arranges pop hits for a custom-built shared kantele designed for four players. They combine the instrument with four-part vocals and strong stage presence \u2013 awarded and widely acclaimed.<\/p>\n
Singer-songwriter Ilja Teppo moves effortlessly between humorous couplet tradition and tender storytelling. With close to 2,000 gigs behind him, he\u2019s an artist who can hold any room. A new album is coming in 2026.<\/p>\n
Kiertolaiset fuse Finnish pop, tradition and electronic rhythm through the power of the human voice: beatboxing, vocal effects and raw emotion form their signature style \u2013 sometimes called junttipop.<\/p>\n
A warm, funny and affectionate take on classic Finnish couplets, carried by today\u2019s performers with new flavours while respecting the roots.<\/p>\n
A cherished Kihaus tradition: musicians gather under the guidance of Pentti Ojaj\u00e4rvi. The pelimanni spirit has been at the heart of Kihaus for decades.<\/p>\n
The full anniversary programme and ticket sales will be published in early January in connection with the Folklandia cruise.<\/strong><\/p>\n Welcome to R\u00e4\u00e4kkyl\u00e4 for the most relaxed folk festival of summer 2026!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Auri \u2013 a cinematic, spellbinding concert (Church of R\u00e4\u00e4kkyl\u00e4) Auri (Johanna Kurkela, Tuomas Holopainen, Troy Donockley) moves between Celtic folk and cinematic pop. Their dreamlike…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":992,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[34],"tags":[51,52],"class_list":["post-996","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-artistit","tag-kihaus"],"yoast_head":"\n