Poster of festival
Helsinki in Archa
Saturday, November 4 at 8:00 p.m.
Mieskuoro Huutajat
"Shouting men's chorus", a thirty member ensemble, presents their own distinctive interpretation in the Archa Theatre - "yelling" traditional songs and marches.
Kimmo Pohjonen
Accordionist, one of the most sought after musicians and performers of Finland. His concerts are a combination of original compositions and impressional stage pictures - created by various light and sound effects.
Sunday, November 5 at 8:00 p.m.
Ima-C
A unique mix of minimalism, drum'n'bass, dance rhythms, ethnic influences of Finland, improvisation and avant-garde. The experimental vocalisations of Outi Pulkkinen, the "shrieks" of Jouko Kyhälä's harmonica are joined together by the keyboard and computer of Tommi Lindell.
Angelit
The Girls of Angeli or Angelin Tytöt or Angelit, are originally from Angeli, a village in the Laplands, where electric power lines first appeared only ten years ago. The repertoire of Angelit is made up of their own compositions and traditional songs, using the "yoik" - the Sámi way of talking and purifying oneself. Icelandic diva Björk has worked with this group in the past.