Boom Shakalaka Presents: Baltik Bass vol. 2 FREE DOWNLOAD

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In 2010, we presented the world with a new genre of electronic folk music called Baltik Bass. By 2011 we had created enough of the new sound to put together a compilation (Baltik Bass Vol. 1), which was well received both among clubbers and folk music enthusiasts.

After the success of the first compilation, we are proud to present the long awaited sequel, and a new batch of electro-folk based on musical traditions from Northern Europe and the Baltic sea region. The second compilation takes the signature sound a step further. Whereas the first volume was almost exclusively based on traditional “pelimanni music”, volume 2 includes collaborations with more contemporary folk music orchestras, such as folk punk group Tundramatiks and Jaakko Laitinen & Väärä Raha, who in their music blend Finnish adult folk pop with gypsy traditions from the Balkans. The sound is overall more electronic, which was a conscious decision and natural progression for the music according to DJs Emil and Hermanni, who are mostly responsible for the production on the compilation.

Apart from the bands mentioned above, the compilation features a wide variety of folk musicians - ranging from Swedish folk music superstars Hedningarna and Finnish accordion champions Antti Paalanen and Markku Lepistö to Finland Swedish folk group Sammuls and children’s music band Fröbelin Palikat.

Album artwork

Press release in Finnish and English

PREVIEW: Baltik Bass vol. 2 - Out November 23

Boom Shakalaka Presents: Baltik Bass vol. 2
Available digitally 23 November 2012

In 2010 we presented the world with a new electronic folk music called Baltik Bass. By 2011 we had created enough of the new sound to put together a compilation (Boom Shakalaka presents: Baltik Bass vol. 1), which was well received both among clubbers and folk music enthusiasts.

Now, we proud to present the long awaited sequel that takes the sound a step further. This compilations will be available in digital stores on Friday 23 November 2012. Watch this space for more information.

Album artwork: http://files.maasto.com/images/cover_baltik-bass_volume2.jpg

Full press release in Finnish and English: 
http://files.maasto.com/images/Baltik-bass-Vol2_press-release.pdf 

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via Maasto Records:

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