Pauanne
Joku Raja Rakkaudesakin
Pauanne is a Finnish folk duo that has already made waves internationally, comprising violinist Kukka Lehto and keyboardist Tero Pennanen. Their debut album, released in 2019, won the Emma Award, the most prestigious honor in the Finnish music industry. In 2020, Pauanne released a joint album with actress and singer Irina Björklund, inspired by the television series 'Peacemaker,' in which Björklund starred. Pauanne has also collaborated with visual artists, most recently in the feminist video artwork 'Pelkkä Persevä Neitsyt' (translated: Just an Asshole as a Virgin) with Estonian artist Robin Nogisto. Pauanne focuses on Finnish and Karelian archival recordings, describing their style as "Underground Folk: making music with the voices of singers who have long since passed away." They update archival recordings from the last century, transforming them into contemporary folk songs with new lyrics and melodies. The album 'Joku Raja Rakkaudessakin' centers on Finnish fears of diversity and clouded emotions, giving a voice to those marginalized by society.