For the love of Finnish folk music
Laulu Aika, Finnish for "Song Time", is a group of musicians who share a passion for singing and playing Finnish folk tunes for audiences who enjoy listening or dancing. Their repertoire includes Finnish couples dances such as waltzes, polkas, humppa, jenkka, mazurkka, and hambo, as well as lively group dances for all ages to enjoy.
Laulu Aika musicians play a variety of instruments including mandolin, two row button accordion, violin, guitar, bass, octave mandolin, harmonium, johiku, kantele, nyckelharpa, and percussive instruments such as tambourine, and pimpparauta.
Laulu Aika musicians play a variety of instruments including mandolin, two row button accordion, violin, guitar, bass, octave mandolin, harmonium, johiku, kantele, nyckelharpa, and percussive instruments such as tambourine, and pimpparauta.
Other Laulu Aika Members
Luca Ciletti, 19, is an active member of Laulu Aika since February of 2017. He has been playing the violin since childhood and has added squeezebox accordions, and the "Banjo-Uke" to his favored instruments. While he currently is attending University at UW Eau Claire, his passion for Finnish music and music in general continues, and his Laulu Aika bandmates always have a place on stage for this dear friend.
T E S T I M O N I A L S
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Sherry Miller