Jenni Venäläinen and Melkutus Party 

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Venue: KALA Performance Space

Kantele player, composer, and singer, Jenni Venlinen and her trio Melkutus Party from Finland have embarked on their first US Tour. Venlinen specializes in many kinds of kanteles from the 5-stringed to 38-stringed Finnish harp, and holds a Master in Music from Arts University Sibelius Academy, with a focus on Karelian kantele tradition and improvisation.

Heading several diverse ensembles, Melkutus Party combines old Karelian dance tunes with electronic beats and soundscapes. Described as a hypnotic live experience filled with strong emotions, from overflowing joy to the darkest sides of life she is joined by Janne Strom on electronics and Tatu Viitala on electronic percussion. Their 2023 album, Melkutus (which is itself a dance) has received five and four-star reviews with radio play around the world. 

Tickets:

General Admission: $20

Ages 16+
Tickets are non-refundable.
All tickets will be held at will call.