Describing themselves as “Nordic Urban Ethno”, Tsuumi Sound System are a seven-piece ensemble combining the nuances of various forms of world music with outrageous energy and virtuosity.
Tsuumi Sound System is one of Finland’s internationally most notable modern folk music bands. Rooted in Nordic folk traditions and innovative modern ideas, this seven-piece ensemble draws their strength from a huge mixture of influences. The band is known for their unique compositions and very intense live performances, and have been described as the rock band of the Finnish folk music field.
Tsuumi Sound System’s shows have gained wide popularity around Europe in recent years, having performed at world music festivals, clubs and concert halls in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Estonia, France, Italy, Germany, United Kingdom, Greece and Netherlands. In 2014 the band toured for the first time in the US and Tsuumi Sound System has also featured at a live session on BBC’S World on 3 at Maida Vale Studios in London.
Tsuumi Sound System released their third album Floating Letters in May 2013. The album is produced by Swedish guitar-legend Roger Tallroth from Väsen. Floating Letters follows the musical continuum of Tsuumi Sound System’s previous albums Growing Up (2009) and Hotas (2007) with its explosive touch.
Traveling to Shetland will be Juha Kujanpää (piano), Olli Rantala (double bass), Pekka Seppänen (saxophones), Esko Järvelä (fiddle), Hannu Kella (accordion), Ian Stephenson (guitars) and Jussi Nikula (drums)
Brilliant approach to bringing together Finnish musical roots and influences from around the world in an intelligent and hugely witty way… gorgeous textures, stealthy invention and sheer beauty
Fiona Talkington, Songlines
I cannot imagine them getting any more tighter or more exciting. The energy is all there, plus an excellent combination of Finnish fiddle music with a rock steady rhythm section
Michal Shapiro (on Womex 2012)
Tsuumi Sound System should have a rightful place in the top of the league of Scandinavian bands
Michael Moll, FolkWorld
Find out more at www.tsuumisoundsystem.com.
