Dates:
- Mon, 27 Jul 2026, 16:00–18:00
Jazz-Espa will be opened by a panel discussion on the role of jazz as a peacebuilder and by Lauri Kallio’s ensemble, which blends various musical genres.
16:00 Jazz in Finland 100 discussion: Jazz and peace
17:15 Lauri Kallion yhtye
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Jazz in Finland 100 discussion: Jazz and peace
We live in a time overshadowed by war and growing uncertainty. Art and culture play a vital role in strengthening democracy, as well as in building intercultural dialogue and resilience. As an art form, jazz is recognized for promoting peace, diversity, human rights, and human dignity.
The panel examines how activism and themes of peace are reflected in the work of today's jazz musicians and in the way they perceive their own artistry.
Panelists:
Linda Fredriksson, musician, composer
Joakim Berghäll, musician, composer
Heli Reimann, jazz researcher
Moderator:
Kim Emil Ramstedt, researcher, University of Helsinki
The panel will be held in English.
The year 2026 marks 100 years since jazz symbolically arrived in Finland aboard the Andania ship. The centenary celebration, Jazz in Finland 100, will highlight Finnish jazz and its artists at home and abroad, recognising jazz as an integral part of Finland's cultural heritage. The Jazz in Finland 100 campaign is coordinated by the Finnish Jazz Federation.
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Lauri Kallio is a versatile music professional whose work can be found on approximately forty releases. He has contributed as a recording engineer, mixer, producer, composer, and arranger—and naturally as a performer, primarily a guitarist. In recent years, Kallio has become well-known for his...
Cost: Free
Categories: Musiikki, Espan lava, Suomi, Ruotsi, Englanti, Luennot ja keskustelut, conversation, lectures, son mexicano
More information: http://www.espanlava.fi/en/events/event/1A0E0C19E91449A26E5A452F64F59DA9/Jazz_in_Finland_100_discussion_Jazz_and_peace_Lauri_Kallion_yhtye
Source: Event information supplied by City of Helsinki Linked Events.
