♫ 2025

Fenno-Ugria Night 2025 is and event of colourful experiences:

The duo of Vlady Bystrov (electronics, woodwind instruments) and Maria Korepanova (vocals) combines folktronica, avant-garde, contemporary music and jazz. They draw inspiration from Korepanova’s besserman krez singing – an improvisational singing style of the Finno-Ugric bessermans. Bystrov weaves innovative electronic textures with acoustic warmth, while Korepanova’s voice brings archaic melodies into the present day, moving from gentle intimacy to intense drama. Together, they create a unique soundscape that combines ancient folklore and experimental music.
Korepanova & Bystrov
Oshmes
When the ensemble Kännu Peal Käbi (“Cone on a Stump”) held its first rehearsal in Supilinn, Tartu, at the beginning of 2018, expectations were high, but no one could quite imagine what would come of their joint musical endeavour. One thing was certain, however – all songs had to be sung in Uralic languages. At first, the ensemble focused on the Votic repertoire, but soon songs in other languages began to emerge. The goal that Kännu Peal Käbi is striving towards is to one day include all Uralic languages in their songs. The journey continues!
Kännu Peal Käbi
Trepp – a duo consisting of Anna Makeev and Sakiko Ishii – intertwines ancient Eastern Mari songs with experimental Estonian kantele (kannel) music. The kannel creates a bridge between the past and the present, intertwining airy soundscapes with Eastern Mari folk songs.
Trepp
Langenu is a Setonic black metal band based in Tartu, whose sound is characterised by both straightforward noise and stubborn psychedelic shifts. The collective has previously released the EP Silmitu ilmutis (2009) and the full-length album Need, kes näevad imesid (2016). Langenu has been portrayed in the German documentary Tartu Under The Horns (2022) about the Tartu metal scene. Langenu has explored far-southeastern themes before, but in the fall of 2022, the band released the world’s first and so far only album entirely in the Seto language – the four-track EP Setooniq (Warhorn Records). These are songs about landscapes lost in the past, the eerie future, and the inner world of human thoughts. Come and see for yourself!
Langenu
VIMMA is one of Finland’s most exciting young indie bands, releasing their new album in April this year. The seven-piece ensemble combines indie rock and art pop with powerful lyrics about environmental activism and the emotions that come with it. The band’s lead singer Eeva, who is also a renowned actress, brings genuine power to the stage, inspiring listeners to follow their hearts and stand up for their values.
Vimma
Founded in 2020, Rézeleje Fanfárosok specialises in folk dance music from Moldova, Hungary and the Balkans. The ensemble interprets traditional folk tunes through contemporary instruments and wind orchestra arrangements, while remaining faithful to the authentic spirit of these living traditions. The band’s focus on Csángó and Balkan folk music makes their performances accessible and engaging, inviting the audience to dance regardless of their skills. Since their inception, they have performed at major festivals such as O.Z.O.R.A, Fishing on Orfű, and Dombosfest, as well as at weddings and dance halls across Hungary, consistently inspiring audiences to dance to their music.
Rézeleje Fanfárosok
Ravggon is a band from Vuohčču and Oulu that plays rock music in the North Saami language. Since their debut album, they have toured throughout Sápmi, Finland, the Baltic countries and Canada. In 2015, they won third place at the Sámi Grand Prix song contest in Guovdageaidnu, Norwegian Sápmi, with their song Máska. Their new album Gapmu (“instinct” or “inner feeling”), produced by Guhtur Niillas Rita Duomis, was released in 2024. The band has moved from their earlier acoustic folk-pop sound towards a heavier, harsher and more progressive direction. The compositions explore vague memories and anxiety about the future of nature, reflecting a world where nothing seems to be enough.
Ravggon