The Sounds of Finland–Kantele vs Electro-folk 古樂新芬

Описание: 天下無雙的彈撥樂器芬蘭琴(又稱岡德雷琴 Kantele)，已有最少千年歷史，琴弦數目由五至數十根不等，音色清脆通透，餘韻悠長；琴重身輕巧，在芬蘭非常普及，現時香港也有人學習。發展至今，它除了演奏民謠、古典樂曲，更跨界至爵士、搖滾等。薇雅 ‧ 嘉夏列特意採用小木棒作為琴撥，恢復罕見的傳統彈奏方法；這次與合作無間的 新民謠電子實驗樂隊「秋葵遊樂場」一同來港，呈現芬蘭音樂的舊貌新姿。

Finland’s highly popular zither-linked kantele possesses an array of
musical possibilities. Folk or classical, jazz or rock, the multi-stringed
instrument with its bell-like resonances and a history of more than
one thousand years injects zest and crossover potential to all. In this
fascinating concert, singer-songwriter Maija Kauhanen showcases
traditional kantele folk music with a contemporary twist. Combining a rare plectrum technique with a charismatic voice, extended songs, and imaginative vision, the mesmerising performer, together with electro-folk band Okra Playground, draws on the past to create distinctive soundscapes for today that both challenge and captivate audiences.