The sensational Turku-based Finnish retro-soul outfit Punomo will highlight Funky Elephant Festival at Culture Factory Korjaamo in Helsinki on the 6th and 7th of November, 2026. The Friday evening is dedicated to the Finnish soul music and its different variations. After their debut album, the band performed at Elephantasy - Funky Family Picnic in 2022. So now with their superb sophomore effort it's good time for round #2!

Pioneers in Finnish rhythm music scene, Heikki "Hepa" Halme and his reputed Halme Prospekt, take their music together with Togolese singer Queen Djenny Djella to the warmth and sun of Western Africa on their brand new project. The album, released May 22nd, 2026, could be expected to make a mark not only in Finland but internationally, with four awesome singles and music videos already preceding it.

The "rhythm tank of Pori" has been working behind the curtains this year as they are preparing for both new releases and the comeback of their live shows in 2027. Mama Longhorn is also represented by Funky Amigos again in October 2026 at WOMEX in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria after gaining global recognition already with their earlier albums. Listen to ”Rowing High Rowing Low” (YouTube) » Listen to the Extinct But Still Alive album on YouTube »