Funky Finland

The Funky Finland online service highlights the artists, who have contributed to the diverse Finnish rhythm music field. Curated by Funky Amigos, verified by artists.
Funky Amigos is a non-profit association with a focus on producing diverse and communal events, activities as well as other program and artistic content. We promote and uphold the status and conspicuousness of black rhythm music and its artists as well as cultural diversity and tolerance in Finland.

The Funky Finland online service highlights the artists, who have contributed to the diverse Finnish rhythm music field. Curated by Funky Amigos, verified by artists.
Funky Amigos is a non-profit association with a focus on producing diverse and communal events, activities as well as other program and artistic content. We promote and uphold the status and conspicuousness of black rhythm music and its artists as well as cultural diversity and tolerance in Finland.

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Giant Robot makes a comeback!

The legendary Giant Robot, who were one of the best known acts in the Finnish scene in the 1990's and 2000's, suddenly announced their return at least for a one-off show at the famous Helsinki Festival on August 23rd, 2024! Already back in the days their trademark was an original and eclectic rhythm music fusion, which should be more than perfect for today as well. The most thrilled question now is will there be something else coming up... Check event info on Helsinki Festival website »

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DJBB releases already their eighth album!

The eighth album by Don Johnson Big Band sees the daylight on April 5th, 2024. The effort is starred with numerous guests and many of them can be heard live on stage as well with the word out that the band is in full swing after their recent 20-year Anniversary shows praised by the fans and critics. Don't miss them on their spring tour! Check upcoming live shows (Live Nation) »

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Mama Longhorn's fourth album expanding fan base

"The rhythm tank of Pori" takes their inspiring psychedelic sound to a deeper and even more interesting level on their fourth album Extinct But Still Alive released on January 19th, 2024. The album and especially the enchanting song "Rowing High Rowing Low" have also significantly expanded their fan base all the way from Continental Europe to Australia and Mexico. Listen to the album on YouTube » Check live performance of the song "Turn Again Hourglass" (YouTube) »

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The Soul Investigators

Started as an instrumental band in 1997, The Soul Investigators is one of the most well-known and prestigious Finnish funk and soul groups of all times. The original lineup consisting of Pete Toikkanen (guitar), Sami...

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Soul Captain Band

Soul Captain Band was founded in 1997 and has played the key role in lifting up the so called Finreggae to nationwide recognition and to the peak of its success since the end of 90’s....

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Marjo Leinonen

Blues and rock singer Marjo Leinonen (born in 1966) is one of the most legendary Finnish roots music artists with the longest career in the game and are still active. Roots-styled blues, rhythm’n’blues, rock and...

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Emilia Sisco

Singer-songwriter Emilia Sisco (real name Emilia Heinonen), dedicated to retro styled soul, blues and jazz, has been considered as one of the greatest prospects of Finnish rhythm music scene for years already.

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Helsinki-Cotonou Ensemble

Helsinki-Cotonou Ensemble, fusing together afrobeat, jazz funk and the traditional Beninese Vodou rhythmics, is one of the few Finnish organic rhythm music acts who have clearly focused on the international scene. The band, mutually led...

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Paleface

Karri “Paleface” Miettinen (known also as Daddy Pales and Kalkkilaivan Kapteeni) is a leading figure in the political Finnish rap. Besides his music he is often in the headlines related to activism or because of...

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