Oct 21 2017
Kardemimmit in Concert

Kardemimmit in Concert

Presented by Beaumier Upper Peninsula Heritage Center at NMU Reynolds Recital Hall

The Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center and Arts Midwest present a concert by the Finnish vocal and kantele quartet, Kardemimmit.  Kardemimmit are four young women playing the ancient Finnish national instrument, kantele. The band members are Maija PokelaJutta RahmelAnna Wegelius and Leeni Wegelius. Alongside 15 and 38 stringed kanteles, singing has a big part in Kardemimmit’s musical universe where original pieces with a modern aproach still have a strong foundation in Finnish, Eastern European and Scandinavian traditions. The Finnish reki-singing style, 19th century dancing music and Perhonjokilaakso kantele playing style,  Eastern Finnish archaic improvisation and ancient runo singing are all present in Kardemimmit’s music.

Admission Info

Free and open to the public.

Dates & Times

2017/10/21 - 2017/10/21

Location Info

NMU Reynolds Recital Hall

Lee Hall Drive and 7th Street, Marquette, MI 49855