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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Paleface's anticipated new solo album Autofiktio out on March 24th

The father figure of Finnish hip hop and active political commentator, rapper Paleface dropped his long-awaited new album Autofiktio in March '23. The record release party will be held at the prestiged Tavastia Club on Wednesday, May 31st! Check event info (www.tavastiaklubi.fi) »

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Fresh album Holy Roller with BubliCans out on March 31st

Reputed singer Marjo Leinonen, hailed originally as Janis Joplin and later as Sharon Jones of Finland, releases together with her BubliCans band their debut album Holy Roller in the end of March. Expect to hear roots-spirited soul and blues fused into neo soul and jazz. Check the latest music video "Loose Hat"! YouTube: Marjo Leinonen & BubliCans - Loose Hat »

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Tuomo & Markus praised by the critics!

The new album Game Changing by Tuomo & Markus (duo project together with Markus Nordenstreng) has gained critical acclaim everywhere, not only in Finland! Listen to the album and see what you think about it yourself! Enter album playlist on YouTube » Listen on Spotify »

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The Stance Brothers

Drummer and producer Teppo “Teddy Rok” Mäkynen, an experienced musician known from several noteworthy line-ups during the years, introduced a mysterious new act named The Stance Brothers to the public in 2007. Drummer and producer...

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Eternal Erection

Eternal Erection is one of the most reputed Finnish party bands, known especially for their energic live performances, which have always been an essential part of their fame. The band has released five studio albums,...

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Timo Lassy

Saxophonist, composer and band leader Timo Lassy has been recording and performing as a solo artist since 2007. He has been described as one of the most luminous jazz artists of Finland, who is well-known...

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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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Plutonium 74

Helsinki-based Plutonium 74 plays psychedelic rhythm music (or “melancholic marine groove” as they call it) and is one of the most important and eclectic bands in the Finnish funky scene dating back to the late...

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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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