kantele

• ““In the Finnish mythology the divine Vainamoinen is said to have constructed the five-stringed harp, called kantele, the old national instrument of the Finns.”

  Brave Men and Women

• “The sun sinks and Wilho Saari, the best kantele player, strikes up a tune and folks start dancing.”

  Simon & Schuster: The Trouble With May Amelia

• “Sinikka Langeland (vocals, kantele), Lars Anders Tomter (viola), Kåre Nordstoga (organ) (ECM)”

  The Guardian: Sinikka Langeland: Maria's Song

• “Sung by Sinikka Langeland, who also plays the 15-string Finnish kantele, these hymn-songs are wrapped around Bach, on solo viola or organ.”

  The Guardian: Sinikka Langeland: Maria's Song

• “I can tell you quite honestly that the first time I played that Finnish kantele for more than a couple of minutes was to record that tango on this record.”

  NPR: Learning by 'Broz-mosis'

• “Or did you have to find a Finnish kantele master to teach you this?”

  NPR: Learning by 'Broz-mosis'

• “I've played my kantele in front of groups, but never in front of scholars.”

  Forging Folklore

• “Wish I could have been there to see and hear you play the kantele.”

  Forging Folklore

• “Too bad we didn't have more time for kantele duets!”

  Forging Folklore

• “Of course, I'll find an excuse to bring my kantele along as well.”

  Good News!

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