You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. South Paris native Sarah Cummings has written and published “Finnish Kantele ...

Kantele is nothing but the Finnish version of a zither or harp, I’m told. The traditional folk music instrument of kantele has a history that’s as interesting as the sounds it generates. Dating back ...

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While playing 15- and 38-string kanteles, Kardemimmit sings mesmerizing harmonies in original compositions that blend a modern approach with a deep foundation in Finnish, Eastern European and ...

Ida Elina began playing the kantele at the age of 13 and was immediately sold. Now she has two custom-built concert kanteles, three albums out and a busy schedule of appearances. Born Päivi Ollikainen ...