If I Could Sing Like a Bird + Johanna-Adele Jüssi Trio

If I Could Sing Like a Bird

If I Could Sing Like a Bird is a folk music project that brings forward the voice and heart of Kven and Meänkieli culture. At the core of the project is the search for folk songs and folk music – melodies that have traveled from Finland to the Tornio River Valley and to Finnmark, changing and being shaped over time.

To realize the musical content for this project, a unique ensemble has been formed, combining the energetic traditional interpretation of the Oulu-based folk music group Rällä, the intimate and experimental tone of the duo Aaret, and Nikolai Äystö’s Meänkieli singing and storytelling. Together they create a polyphonic whole that brings out the echo of northern landscapes and the power of new interpretations.

If I Could Sing Like a Bird is part of the Village Anthems Oulu2026 project by the Folk Music Association Rällä.

Osmo Hakosalo
Erja Pätsi
Jouko Pääkkönen
Gro Raattama
Jani Suvanto
Nikolai Äystö

Johanna-Adele Jüssi Trio

Johanna-Adele Jüssi is an Estonian violinist living in Northern Norway. Together with her trio, she plays music from Lynx Valley – a utopian place discovered in a dream. Her expression is both elegant and raw; it tells a story and conjures an atmosphere. Whether for dancing or listening, Johanna-Adele is always present, creating the moment and filling it with meaning.

Jüssi holds a master’s degree in Nordic folk music, with studies that took her to Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland, as well as a bachelor’s degree in traditional Estonian violin music from the Viljandi Culture Academy of the University of Tartu.

Johanna-Adele Jüssi Trio: 
Johanna-Adele Jüssi, violin, viola, vocals
Bendik Lund Haanshus, guitars, electronics
Christo Stangness, double bass

Duration approx. 2 h (including intermission).

In cooperation with: Kansanmusiikkiyhdistys Rällä ry and Oulu2026.

Tickets

24 € regular
15 € pensioner
10 € discount groups

Available through Ticketmaster Finland nationwide. Prices include handling fees. Tickets without handling fees are available from the Valve ticket office. A service fee of €3 per order will be charged for purchases from the Ticketmaster ticket shop, or €1.50 per order when purchasing from the Ticketmaster online store.

The Kaikukortti is accepted for the concert, but the number of seats is limited.

Ticket Sales Locations

Ticketmaster Finland nationwide.
Oulu Sinfonia lippukauppa, Leevi Madetojan katu 1-3.
Cultural Centre Valve ticket office, Hallituskatu 7.
At the door an hour before the event, if available.

Accessibility

At RioLive, there are stairs to the lobby, performance space, and restroom. The seating area is raised. The venue does not have accessible restroom facilities or an elevator.

The organizer reserves the right to make changes.