Charismatic player playing a traditional Finnish instrument Kobe JEBEC

Maija Kauhanen” One Woman Orchestra will be held at Kobe Xebec Hall (Chuo-ku, Kobe) on December 17. Tickets are now on sale.

Maija Kauhanen is a Finnish traditional instrumentalist, kantele player, singer, multi-instrumentalist, and talented composer and lyricist. Her style of performing her own music as a “one-woman orchestra,” singing while simultaneously playing the kantele and percussion, creates a unique soundscape and a groove that draws the audience in.

Maija’s “one-woman orchestra” style has been internationally acclaimed, and she has just received the Nordic Council Music Prize 2023, the highest honor awarded to Nordic musicians.

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For this performance only, Finnish sweets “Salmiakki” (said to be the world’s worst candy) or “Geisha Chocolate” (popular milk chocolate in Finland) will be presented at the door.

A kantele workshop with Maija as instructor will be held from 1:00 p.m. on the day of the event (for a fee). Bring your own canteré and make a reservation in advance.

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This is the first time I have heard of a musical instrument called a kantele. An ancient instrument used to play folk music, through Maya’s playing, its unique sound and historical background have become known to many people.

Detailed Information

Date of the event: Sunday, December 17, 2023
Place: Kobe Xebec Hall
(7-2-1 Minatojima-nakamachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe)
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Time: Concert begins at 15:00 (doors open at 14:30)
Admission: Adults 4,000 yen, Students 2,000 yen
*All seats unreserved, numbered admission
Inquiries: Harmony Fields
TEL 0798-55-9833