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Mimmit!


A little while back in our Facebook group, I posted a vocal Finnish Folk Song.
Ever since then, I've been running around the internet searching for as much Finnish music as possible.



I am not a 100% stranger to this part of the world's music. I don't get too far in certain conversations without mentioning some of my favorite Finnish bands such as "Korpiklaani and Finntroll."

However, once I discovered "Mimmit" new doors were opened up. They are a Finnish duo that brings in a great sound. It's Finnish Folk Music meets Exoticism.
From the Finnish folk music that I've heard, it really seems these singers know how to utilizes the key points of their language to create incredible vocal quality.

Mimmit is no exception. Great stuff, but their instrumentals are equally fluid, precise, and sharp.


One of their descriptions reads, "Finnish Music for Children." Forget that. I'm still a fan.


QATFYG:
Brittany, when can you and I make it to Finland?

What is your favorite Finnish song?
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  1. Britt KempSeptember 5, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    Al, we will go to Finland when you give me a piggyback ride through the streets of Helsinki.

    summer 2012? let's go before the world ends. also, we are welcome in Estonian, I know the coolest Estonian EVAR now


    EVAR


    HUSKY RESCUE AND ANNA PUU ARE GREAT

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  2. Britt KempSeptember 5, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    EVAR

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  3. Ned UsaSeptember 5, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    battle plans will be drawn for 012.

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  4. Britt KempSeptember 6, 2011 at 12:07 AM

    OMG YES

    let's make this happen.

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  5. AWSeptember 6, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    Suomi Finland Perkele

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woB_0cpem-w

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  6. Britt KempSeptember 6, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    sup

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