The 13th edition of Sónar (June 15-17), the international Advanced Music and Multimedia Art festival, will introduce two top class Finnish musicians, when Kimmo Pohjonen / Samuli Kosminen Kluster (HOEDOWN) hit the stage on June 17.
These experimentalists expand the possibilities, sound, and experience of the accordion to reach new levels. The accordion, his voice, the effects, the surround sound, video and lighting make their live show a captivating performance.
LISTEN TO TRACKS FROM KLUSTER:
Ulaani
Keko
Ohimo
Sónar is the essential meeting point for an alert public, cutting-edge artists and the most influential professionals from the sectors of electronic and experimental music and modern arts. In its 13th edition Sónar will be presenting over 300 activities including DJ sets, SónarPro professional fair, concerts and works in every multimedia format: installations, cinema projections, net art and design.
SonarPro is aimed at companies and/or people involved in the different sectors of the avant-garde music industry and multimedia arts.
Finnish delegates at Sónar 2006:
- Hoedown: artist management for Värttinä, Kimmo Pohjonen, KTU, Maria Kalaniemi, Accordion Tribe and JPP.
Contact at Sónar: Mr. Phillip Page, pap(at)hoedown.com
- Pore/Cymbidium: label focusing on high-quality fresh jazz/electronica hybrids. Key products: Helsinki Cooler vol. 1 compilation, Sora, Happy-Go-Lucky, Saine, Jessielle, and PalmsOnHips(POnH).
Contact at Sónar: Ms. Costi Snellman, costi.snellman(at)pore.fi
- Stars-Music: a Finnish electro oriented label, home for Mr Velcro Fastener, Déclassé, Cae$ar and Star You Star Me.
Contact at Sónar: Mr. Jani Lehto, info(at)stars-music.com
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- Music Export Finland: an export association that represents the entire Finnish music industry; main target is to initiate and facilitate the marketing, promotion and sales of Finnish popular music abroad.
Contact at Sónar: Ms. Paulina Ahokas, paulina(at)musex.fi
Contact person: Konsta Klemetti, Music Export Finland
Tel: +358 (0)20 730 2230
Fax: +358 (0)20 730 2231
Email: konsta(at)musex.fi