Tallari – Etno-Espa

From their home at the cradle of pelimanni music, the Kaustinen-based folk music ensemble Tallari has kept the Finnish root music flame burning for 35 years, giving a new lease of life to archival treasures as well as creating new work. Tallari’s constantly evolving repertoire covers a wide range of Finnish folk music, with a focus in Western Finnish fiddle-based traditions, and includes evergreens from the Kaustinen region, the group’s own classics as well as new compositions.

Katri Haukilahti – violin, vocals, keyed fiddle
Sampo Korva – harmonium, guitar, accordian
Arto Järvelä – violin, vocals, esseharpa, mandolin
Esko Järvelä – violin, harmonium, tenor guitar

Etno-Espa is an annual city festival that focuses on modern folk music. The festival presents what Finnish folk music and folk music made in Finland can be today. The festival takes place in Helsinki, on Espa outdoor stage and additional venues from 1st to 10th and 18t of August 2022.