Ida Elina, Finnish pop-kantele player (Finnish national instrument): "When the pandemic hit hard the music industry in 2020, I really believed that was it, the end. I had been working on a song just a few weeks before it all started – about not giving up when the rough winds come, about mountain-moving faith and about keeping your dreams. Little did I know what would come. Now, when the world really is in a turmoil, I wish this song might bring you joy, comfort and courage to do whatever you've got in your heart."
@tanjaostman , this is such a fun window into Finnish national music! New to me. I play a 4- octave Celtic harp inspired by a trip I had taken to Ireland in the early 2000's.
Love the instrument sounds from each culture. Watched Ida's evolution of the kantele. Super fun. Thankyou for educating many of us here about the lovely land and people of Finland.
