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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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See the retro soul prospect in action!

Retro soul singer Emilia Sisco has already charmed the audience in the Finnish rhythm scene. She will be one of the highlights in the first official Funky Finland Live event on April 22nd, 2023 at Tiivistämö in Suvilahti! Check the full programme and infos of Funky Finland Live event »

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The comeback of the legendary old school group!

Dashing Waves is one of the exciting artists performing at Funky Finland Live event on Saturday the 22nd of April, 2023. Expect to hear their classics as well as brand new material! Check the full programme and infos of Funky Finland Live event »

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"The rhythm tank of Pori" live in Helsinki!

Mama Longhorn, the respected Pori-based band playing progressive northern afrobeat, will be giving sweet foretaste of their upcoming fourth album at Funky Finland Live event on April 22nd in Helsinki! Check the full programme and infos of Funky Finland Live event »

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Bobby Oroza

Helsinki-based Bobby Oroza (real name Boris Nordin) plays retro-spirited, raw but melodic and sweet soul together with Cold Diamond & Mink, also known as the studio orchestra of Timmion Records. Oroza’s recordings have been licensed...

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Emma Salokoski

Emma Salokoski is one of the best known and most versatile Finnish vocalists in the front row of the scene. She paved her way in the beginning of Millennium as one of the original members...

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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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