VA - Arctic Paradise, Contemporary Finnish Folk Music [2001]

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VA - Arctic Paradise, Contemporary Finnish Folk Music [2001]

This is an addendum to the 1999 compilation Arctic Paradise, which featured 18 tracks by a variety of Finnish recording artists. While a few artists appear on both samplers like Wimme, Gjallarhorn, and Värttinä, Arctic Paradise: Finnish Folk Music 2001 introduces a predominantly new roster of performers. Prusikoukku, an exciting fiddle-driven, electric guitar, and pulsating rhythm folk-rock band from Kaustinen, provides the most rocking track in "Goblin," and Maija Karhinen's "Lemmen Käki" is a modern acoustic pop number with country leanings. The exotic sound of Gjallarhorn boasts a mesmerizing combination of tribal and contemporary elements. Accordionist Markku Lepisto's "Le Reve" is a French-derived tune with Celtic undertones. So obviously this collection not only accentuates the Scandinavian roots of Finnish music it also showcases the many ways in which outside influences are creatively woven into the fabric of Finland's music. (AllMusic review by Dave Sleger)

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Track list

01 Gjallarhorn - Dejelill och Lagerman 3:25

02 Markku Lepistö - Le Rêve 4:08

03 Wimme - Eallima Bárut / Waves of Life 4:09

04 Pekka Lehti With Timo Alakotila - Vainajalan Tango 3:07

05 Virpi Forsberg & Arja Kastinen - Pulsatilla 4:29

06 Värttinä - Äijö 4:22

07 Mr. Mäläskä - Maanitusta 2:41

08 Maija Karhinen - Lemmen Käki 3:16

09 Prusikoukku - Goblin 3:38

10 Arto Järvelä - Taklax Gee 2:03

11 Kimmo Pohjonen - Kalmukki 3:06

12 Pohjannaula - Kirjanpainaja 4:00

13 Me Naiset - Mieli Miehelle 4:51

14 Ramunder - Andersson och Holmström 3:19

15 Hannu Saha - Popotus 2:47

16 Slobo Horo - Džingo 2:57

17 Petri Hakala & Markku Lepistö - Kaukana Lännessä 5:37

18 Vilddas - Biegga 3:45

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