Music of Finland
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- | The '''music of Finland''' can be roughly divided into the categories of folk music, classical and contemporary art music, and contemporary popular music. | + | |
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- | The folk music of [[Finland]] is typically influenced by [[Karelia]]n traditional tunes and lyrics of the ''[[Kalevala]]'' metre. Karelian heritage has traditionally been perceived as the purest expression of [[Finnic peoples|Finnic]] myths and beliefs, thought to be spared from [[Germanic peoples|Germanic]] and [[Slavic peoples|Slavic]] influences. In the west of the country, more mainstream [[Traditional Nordic dance music|Nordic folk music]] traditions prevail. The [[Sami people]] of northern Finland have their own musical traditions, collectively [[Sami music]]. Finnish folk music has undergone a [[roots revival]] in the recent decades, and has also become a part of popular music. | + | |
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- | In the field of classical and contemporary art music, Finland has produced a proportionally exceptional number of musicians and composers. | + | |
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- | Contemporary popular music includes a renowned [[heavy metal music|heavy metal]] scene like other Nordic countries, as well as a number of prominent rock and pop bands, jazz musicians, [[hip hop]] performers and makers of [[dance music]]. There is also a [[Schlager]] scene with bandstand dancing where the local variety of [[Tango music|tango]] is also popular.{{GFDL}} | + |
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