From the Pampas to La Riippa

Thursday 19.5.2022

19:00
Schauman-sali

Kauppiaskatu 10, Pietarsaari

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The La Riippa Group performs world music deeply rooted in Osthrobothnian soil, but with a view to warmer latitudes. Lyricist Jessica Riippa describes her emotions both in English and her mother tongue, the Nedervetil dialect.

Johanna Lönngren        violin
Valter Söderbacka        drums
Julia Hansson             accordion
Oskar Sandin              bass and flute
Jessica Riippa            lyrics and clarinet

Quintet Los Cinco de Pampas plays tango nuevo, the most passionate music of Astor Piazzolla.
Expect to catch some vibes from the Osthrobotnian plains.

Mia Willnäs                      accordion
Merja Pyrhönen               violin
Annica Nyberg                piano
Håkan Omars                 guitar and vocals
Jari Niemelä.                  contrabass

Tickets: 20 / 10 €

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