Vocals: Paula Jaakkola, Jaana Kantola; Accordion: Uri Sharlin; Cello: Greg Heffernan; Bass: Mike Savino; Percussion: John Hadfield/Mathias Kunzli
Influences
Traditional Finnish music and poetry, jazz, pop, Brazilian music
Sounds Like
Kaiku sounds like Petra Haden and Sinead O'Connor singing together but it is in a weird language (Finnish) accompanied by a sweet cello and vivid accordion. Not to forget some wacky Brazilian rhythms, either.
Rhythmic. Harmonious. Organic.
Those words can best describe the sound of Kaiku, a New York-based collective of talented and experienced Finnish and American musicians. It is a fascinating mix of spirited Finnish singing and world music instrumentation. The hauntingly ethereal harmonies are supported by touches of accordion, percussion, cello and bass. The rhythms are an uncategorizable fusion of Finnish folk, tango, pop, waltz, Brazilian beats and what even sounds like a polka-esque marching song. The minor keyed harmonies, both gorgeous and melancholic, cant be ignored and the listener is frozen, captivated.
The result is something that is unlike anything else performed and heard in New York's ever eclectic-sounding music scene.
There is no argument, however, that Kaiku's signature sound comes from the two female singers, Jaana Kantola and Paula Jaakkola, with their soul stirring voices. Their songs are inspired by Finnish folklore and poetry spiced up with a riotous sense of humor.
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You guys were absolutely great Monday. 4 gold stars. We thank you, and look forward to having you back perhaps this summer sometime. xo Dana (nakedAngel)
We wanted to let you and your friends know that the deadline for submissions for our 2008 Songwriting Contest is quickly approaching.
With over $15,000 in cash and prizes, performance opportunities at Madison Square Garden and the Live Nation - Jones Beach concert series, recording session packages with Grammy award winner Glenn Barrett at MorningStar studios and with our fantastic friends at Dubway Studios in New York, A feature on Jonathan Clarke's 'Out Of The Box' popular radio show on Q104,3FM, New York and America's Classic Rock station and so much more, this is truly an opportunity not to be missed.
Näin teidät telkkarissa ja täytyy sanoa et tykästyin tyyliinne.Ois kiva päästä keikalle joskus:). Joten erittäin lupsakkaa Joulua ja Uutta Vuotta sinne isoon omenaan!!!!
Moi, kiitos lisäyksestä tiimiinne:) Oli kiva katsella touhujanne toissa päivänä televisiosta! Hyvä meininki teillä,todella! Pitäkää lippu korkealla ja antaa palaa:) Hyvää Joulua sinne isoon maailmaan. Jyrki Forssa Finland
