Etno-Espa: Maria Kalaniemi & Pekko Kappi - Tears to Pearls
Mon 3 Aug, 17:00 · Espan lava (Espa Stage), Kappeliesplanadi, Esplanadi Park, Helsinki · Helsinki
via Espan lava (Helsinki City Cultural Centre) via City of Helsinki Linked Events API · Checked 29 Jul 2026
About this event
Accordionist Maria Kalaniemi and jouhikko player Pekko Kappi built this work from a Kalevala poem, producing rune singing in Swedish that reaches for the inexplicable, emotionally stirring side of music. Powerful harmonies, delicate melodies and resonant church bells intertwine across a record released in January 2026. A striking opening to Espan lava's folk-music strand.
Why we picked it
Two of Finland's most respected folk instrumentalists performing a Kalevala-rooted new work, free and outdoors.
Free entry
Free of charge. City of Helsinki Linked Events listing records is_free: true; Espan lava is the city's free public summer stage.
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