Finnish American Music Series: Lyz Jaakola and Finnishinaabe Fusions
Virtual (Zoom)Elizabeth “Lyz” Jaakola performs and discusses original compositions in a range of musical genres encompassing her dual Anishinaabe and Finnish American experiences.
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Finnish American Music Series: Diane Järvi and The Way She Told Her Story
Virtual (Zoom)Through songs and poetry from the voices and experiences of Finnish and Finnish-American women, Diane Jarvi shares their resistance, independence, sorrow, strength and legacy.
Finnish American Music Series: Eric Peltoniemi and My Finnish American Musical Life
Virtual (Zoom)Minnesota folksinger/songwriter Eric Peltoniemi, a fixture in the folk community for over half a century, sings in Finnish, “Finnglish,” and English, while accompanying himself on the guitar..
Finnish American Music Series: Michael Loukinen and Filming Finnish American Folk Dance Music in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Virtual (Zoom)Michael Loukinen offers clips and insights from his forthcoming film. Commencing with a portrait of the UP’s diverse ethnic music, the film focuses on the cultural history of Finnish American folk dance music in the Copper Country and its vital relationship to musicians in the Twin Cities.
Finnish American Music Series: Carl Rahkonen and Finnish American Dance Music Through the Ages
Virtual (Zoom)This presentation will tell how Finnish American dance music was created and evolved, the connections with dance music in Finland, and also how it was preserved. It is the story of several generations of musicians who defined Finnish American identity with their music.