by cruz | Nov 20, 2019 | News, Uncategorized
We are happy to announce the Finnd’it Initiative’s 1st ever Network meeting. The theme of this edition is The Latvian Dūdas. Our friends (unfortunately this time, only a few representatives) visit Helsinki on the 30th NOV 2019. Please make sure to inform us by email...
by cruz | Sep 26, 2019 | research, Uncategorized
Patrik Weckman, a recent member of our growing Finnish piper’s network, has brought to our attention an interesting artwork by the painter Juho Rissanen (1873-1950). In picture 1 – “Kolme soittajaa” (Three players) – the 1928 sketch intended as a study for the...
by cruz | Aug 30, 2019 | News, Uncategorized
I was invited by my doctoral supervisor, Kristiina Ilmonen to attend the “Pillipäivät” Being a recent resident of Finland, and not yet knowing the language I wasn’t really aware of what to expect. For me, it was an opportunity to meet likeminded people, and to...