Marianne Maans and Pekka Pentikäinen

Fun, fabulous, Finnish folk musicians!

Seattle Folklore and Skandia Folkdance Societies are honored to co-sponsor this special concert with Finnish musicians Marianne Maans and Pekka Pentikäinen.

Marianne Maans is a professional and versatile folk musician from Finland who performs both solo and with various ensembles as a singer and fiddler. Her specialty is Finnish-Swedish folk music, but her musical interests range from contemporary music styles to Argentinian tango to improvisation. Marianne holds a Master of Music degree from the Folk Music Department of the Sibelius Academy.

Pekka Pentikäinen, Finnish accordionist, composer and accordion teacher, has a Master´s degree in Music from the Sibelius Music Academy. He performs with various folk musicians representing the diverse styles of music in Finland, Europe, the USA, Canada and Australia. Currently Pekka works as artistic director for the folk music big band Espoon Pelimannit with its 31 members.

“Best Before” is Pekka’s composition.  In this video, Pekka and Marianne play together with the Finnish folk band ‘Pirnales’.

Here is a beautiful song performed by Marianne, who sings and plays the fiddle.

We invite you to join us for this special evening of Finnish-Swedish folk music.

(photo credit:  Bosse Mellberg)

Get your tickets early!

Concert begins at 7:30pm.

Phinney Center Concert Hall, brick building. Doors open at 7pm. Concert starts at 7:30.

Tickets will also be available at the door, $28/$26/$10 cash or check,  See you there!