The music of
Finland can be roughly divided in the following three categories.
Folk music is typically influenced by
Karelian traditional tunes and lyrics of the
Kalevala metre. Karelian heritage has traditionally been perceived as the purest expression of
Finnic myths and beliefs, thought to be spared from
Germanic and
Slavic influences. In the west of the country, more mainstream
Nordic folk music traditions prevail. The
Sami people of northern Finland have their own musical traditions, collectively
Sami music. Finnish folk music has undergone a
roots revival in the recent decades, and has also become a part of popular music.
In the field of classical music, Finland has produced a proportionally exceptional number of artists.
Contemporary music includes e.g. a renowned
metal music scene, in common with the other Nordic countries, as well as a number of prominent rock and pop bands, jazz musicians,
hip hop performers and makers of
dance music. A
Schlager scene with bandstand dancing exists where Finnish
tango, somewhat modified from the
Argentinian, is also popular.
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