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Jazz Suomi 100: Helsinki-Cotonou Ensemble at Lobby Myyrmäki

Where

Lobby Myyrmäki
Jönsaksentie 6 A
Vantaa
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When

Fri, January 23, 2026
17:00

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Tickets 22,50 €
Helsinki-Cotonou Ensemble is a group of eight musicians, founded by Helsinki-based guitarist Janne Halonen and Benin-based percussionist and singer Noël Saïzonoun. The project started in January 2012 when Halonen together with drummer Juha Räsänen and bass-player Sampo Riskilä traveled to Finnish-African Culture Center, Villa Karo to Benin.
The group recorded their first album "Beaucoup de Piment!" in Cotonou and released it in Finland in May 2013. Helsinki-Cotonou Ensemble combines traditional west-african rhythms to jazz, funk and soul....

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