About Finnish folk music
Finnish folk music is a music genre that emerged in Finland. It is usually classed as a form of music of Finland, Nordic folk music and Balto-Finnic folk music.
From Wikipedia
The music of Finland can be roughly divided into folk music, classical and contemporary art music, and contemporary popular music.
The folk music of Finland belongs to a broader musical tradition, common amongst Balto-Finnic people, sung in the so-called Kalevala metre. Though folk songs of the old variety became progressively rarer in western Finland, they remained common in far eastern parts of the country, mainly Savonia and Karelia. After the publication of Kalevala, this music gained popularity again. In the west, mainstream Nordic folk music traditions prevail. The Sami people of northern Finland have their own musical traditions, known as Sami music. Finnish folk music has undergone a roots revival, and has become a part of popular music.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Finnish folk music.
- ↑ music of Finland
- ↑ Nordic folk music
- ↑ Balto-Finnic folk music
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Finnish folk music?
Finnish folk music is a music genre that emerged in Finland. It is usually classed as a form of music of Finland, Nordic folk music and Balto-Finnic folk music.
Where and when did Finnish folk music originate?
Finnish folk music originated in Finland.