Jarmo Julkunen - Ukulele Alakulo (2017)

Release date of my new solo album Ukulele Alakulo will be 17.2.2017! (Turenki Records)
The Finnish tango is known for its melancholia and its longing.
Ukulele Alakulo (alakulo = melancholia) contains seven classical Nordic tangos, which I have arranged for ukulele, trying to put to use all of the instruments expressive possibilities. With this record I would like to prove that my little, fragile instrument is very well suited for tango music.
Apart from my today's main instrument, the tenor ukulele, on my new release I also play the Banjo-Ukulele, the Guitar mandolin and a five-string Kantele.
In addition to Nordic tangos...A painting named 'Little Wing' by Finnish artist Kaarina Helenius inspired the first track of Ukulele Alakulo, it is a cosmic rendering of the classic Hey Joe, made famous by Jimi Hendrix. Check out the video here down below!!!
And go to VIDEOS & MUSIC to hear more! Tangos and improvisations... Hope you enjoy!

TRACKLIST:

01. Jarmo Julkunen - Hey Joe
02. Jarmo Julkunen - Teardrops keep fallin' on my head
03. Jarmo Julkunen - Viimeisestä illasta
04. Jarmo Julkunen - Nuoruustango
05. Jarmo Julkunen - Hiljainen kylätie
06. Jarmo Julkunen - Siks' oon mä suruinen
07. Jarmo Julkunen - Muista minua
08. Jarmo Julkunen - Liljankukka
09. Jarmo Julkunen - Kotkan ruusu
10. Jarmo Julkunen - Canarios