EtnoSoi! | Sound Unity Collective | Teija Niku & Juha Kujanpää – Global Club Nights

Evening in Collaboration with ETNOSOI! Etnosoi! is an annual festival in Helsinki with concerts, club nights and side events.

Established in 1988, the idea of the festival is to inspire audiences to explore new musical adventures and showcase music from around the globe – especially performers that have rarely, if ever, been seen in Finland or Europe. Etnosoi! is a member of the Forum of Worldwide Music Festivals. Etnosoi! Festival is organized by Global Music Centre.

Sound Unity Collective
Sound Unity Collective Embark on a global musical odyssey with Unity Sound Collective, where musicians from five different countries around the world unite to create an electrifying fusion of jazz, traditional Mozambican and Tanzanian influenced music, and improvisation. Having already enchanted audiences during their Mozambican tour in 2024, this dynamic quintet is poised to take their captivating sounds to new heights and new audiences in Helsinki.

Each performance by Unity Sound Collective is a thrilling exploration of sound and emotion. From the groovy bass lines to the hypnotic beats, every note resonates with the diverse cultural influences brought together by these five extraordinary musicians.

With members hailing from five different corners of the globe, Unity Sound Collective celebrates cultural diversity while forging connections through the universal language of music. Their eclectic repertoire reflects the richness of their global heritage.

Unity Sound Collective invites audiences to experience the raw energy and infectious groove of their music firsthand. Whether you're a jazz aficionado or a lover of world music, Unity Sound Collective promises a performance that transcends borders and leaves you spellbound. Join Unity Sound Collective on their musical journey as they continue to bridge cultures and blur musical boundaries! Follow them on social media for updates on upcoming shows and releases and be part of the global community of fans who have been captivated by their spellbinding performances.

Band members:
Nikita Rafaelov – Piano & Synth.
Timóteo Cuche – Saxophones
Kasheshi Makena – Guitar & Voice
Nathan Riki Thomson – Double bass
Chico Matada - Drums

Teija Niku & Juha Kujanpää
Teija Niku and Juha Kujanpää have collaborated since 2008, including in the folk trio Karuna and the Teija Niku Kvartet. Both are known as distinctive composers with a variety of influences. In a duo setting, their new compositions come into their own as piano and accordion act as equal partners, with Niku and Kujanpää alternating as soloists and accompanists as well as improvising together. In their Etnosoi! performance they will present a preview of the material from their forthcoming debut album!

Teija Niku – accordion
Juha Kujanpää – piano

Duration: 3,5 h
Language: English, Finnish, Portuguese, Spanish