Martti Pokela was born in Haapavesi in the north of Finland. He grew up in an environment with a vibrant folk music tradition. He learned to play the kantele and traveled through the country with his wife and later also with his daughter, performing folk songs for everyone who wanted to hear it. Martti Pokela has played an important role in introducing folk music and especially the kantele to the
… Sibelius Akademie. He is currently performing as well as teaching tilting player and composes and improvises new music. The same goes for this Sami suite, a musical reflection of the life of a young Sami, Nilla, in which the kantele plays a leading role. The music is performed by Martti Pokela, Sari Kauranen, Timo Vaananen, all on kantele. Where the story asks, other traditional musical instruments and singing are also discussed. "Snow kantele" is a beautiful attractive suite. (GO) _more
