Folk music ensemble Rällä
October 11, 2025
Aaret duo
October 11, 2025
Antti Järvelä is a widely respected Finnish folk musician, valued both for his deep knowledge of tradition and his ability to bring people together through music.
Born in Kaustinen into the well-known Järvelä musical family, Antti started playing the violin at the age of four before going on to study violin and double bass at the Sibelius Academy. Over the years he has worked as a freelance musician and teacher in many countries, sharing his music and experience with a wide range of audiences and students.
He is a founding member of the Finnish-Norwegian ensemble Frigg and plays with groups such as Baltic Crossing, JPP and Troka. He also founded and leads the folk collective Orivesi All Stars.
Alongside performing, Antti works as an arranger, composer, recording and mixing engineer, and producer. Antti’s approach combines a strong sense of tradition with openness and collaboration, making him a thoughtful and skilled contributor to today’s folk music scene.
Listen to the Village Anthems Podcast episode featuring Antti Järvelä
In this episode, we are joined by one of the true influencers of Finnish folk music, Antti Järvelä. Antti is a fiddler, composer, arranger, and producer from Kaustinen, known for his work with groups such as JPP and Troka. He is also a founding member of internationally acclaimed ensembles Frigg and Baltic Crossing, and has performed and taught around the world.
Antti is the founder of Orivesi All Stars – Finland’s largest folk orchestra, bringing together musicians of all ages and skill levels to celebrate the joy of playing together. He has made a significant contribution to researching and revitalizing the folk music traditions of Ostrobothnia, blending deep-rooted heritage with a contemporary musical vision.
In this episode, we dive into Antti’s world – exploring how tradition, community, and the joy of playing can together become a true philosophy of life.
Please note: this interview is in Finnish.
