Musta Lindu
Värttinä · 1989
40 min · 13 tracks · folk · contemporary folk music
A vibrant fusion of traditional Finnish folk melodies with contemporary arrangements and spirited vocal harmonies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- spirited vocal harmonies uplift
- dynamic journey with peaks
- playful energy for gatherings
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- nostalgic melodies evoke memories
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking slow, contemplative pieces
- prefer longer, cohesive albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1989, 'Musta Lindu' was Värttinä's debut album, marking their emergence on the international stage. At this point, the band was composed of a group of talented women who sought to revitalize Finnish folk music through modern influences, setting the stage for their future acclaim.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hedningarna· Garmarna· Korpiklaani
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sorja poika (Pretty Boy) 2:59
- 2 Musta lindu (Black Bird) 3:05
- 3 Itku (Weep) 5:15
- 4 Ui ui (Oh...) 2:40
- 5 Täst' se lähti toinen tahti (The Second Beat) 5:01
- 6 Vot i kaalina 1:47
- 7 Kadrilli (Quadrille) 3:08
- 8 Ämmät (Old Wives) 2:33
- 9 Kylä vuotti uutta kuuta (Waiting for the New Moon) 4:57
- 10 Loitsu (Spell) 1:00
- 11 Ruskie neitsyt (Brown-Haired Maiden) 2:23
- 12 Ruskoi Reggae 3:18
- 13 Ankaralaisen turistin maahanpanopolkka (Funeral Polka of an Ankaran Tourist) 2:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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