Press

PRESS

"The Karelian Folk Ensemble is exceptional."

Anne King, Executive Director, Oregon Repertory Singers, February 2000

"Magically delicate music…recalls peak-era Incredible String Band."

Arsenio Orteza, The Times of Acadiana, Lafayette LA, March 2001
Review of CD, From the Land of the Kalevala

"Utterly captivating, a breath of amazingly fresh air
(no matter how old the tradition) into the World Music market."

Big Earl Sellar, www.greenmanreview.com, March 2001
Review of CD, From the Land of the Kalevala

"I enjoyed the humor of the group. One felt they enjoyed themselves as much as we did. This concert was just plain fun."

Audience member, Portland OR, November 1999

"The playing and singing are first-rate, and the arrangements keep the ear interested."

Oren Tikkanen, The Finnish American Reporter, Feb 1999
Review of CD The Karelian Folk Music Ensemble