Bellow Poetry
Maria Kalaniemi's 2005 release is a solo recording that examines the potential of accordion in the Finnish rune song and lament tradition. Maria describes the music this way: "Inspiration for this music came from Kalevala runo-singing, shepherd's music, laments, Finnish gypsy music, Finno-Swedish tradition and of course, there are other spices, as well. I call this music runo-playing - it is not what you might expect from an accordionist. It is mainly my own compositions and improvisations, inspired by these various elements. There is also one traditional song and one composed by Swedish troubador Evert Taube. It is very deep, melodic and lyrical music. Someone told me that it sounds like Finnish fado - I like that. I am playing solo mostly, and I use my voice as part of the music. On two tracks Olli Varis joins me on his electric guitar."
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