HUIPPU | YHTÄ - Etno-Espa

Two performances on Espa's stage: first HUIPPU, then YHTÄ.

16.00 | HUIPPU

HUIPPU is a Finnish folk music ensemble that achieved breakthrough success in spring 2025 with their debut album and performances at the Kaustinen Folk Music Festival Showcase. The album generated interest among both audiences and radio stations and received a nomination at the Music Publishers' Awards ceremony. In January 2026, the ensemble was honoured as Best Newcomer at the "Eläköön Folk!" gala. A second album is coming in autumn 2026.

Touko Kentala - violin / Viive Virtanen - 5-string violin / Sonja Kola - accordion / Aapo Nieminen - guitar, mandolin, munharpa / Petteri Wiander - double bass / Juho Kola - drums

17.15 | YHTÄ

Joni Vierre is a Finnish composer, improviser and musician whose music moves at the intersection of world traditions and contemporary expression, blending jazz, rock and intercultural collaboration. The YHTÄ project explores the convergence of composition and improvisation and what unites us - through listening, interaction and shared expression.

Joni Vierre - compositions, guitar / Khashayar Eshkevari - kamancheh / Devina Boughton - trumpet, vocals / Kasheshi Maken - trombone, vocals, percussion / Vilho Louhivuori - drums / Javier Navarro - bass / Saku Liimatainen - keyboards, live electronics