Folkamok X Union: Polenta (FI) & Justine Boesen (DK)

Experience two up-and-coming artists in folk music and join us on a unique journey into the sounds of the North and its modern interpretations when Polenta and Justine Boesen visit Union on August 5.

The audience will have the opportunity to hear Justine Boesen's present and intimate solo set for accordion and soprano vocals, and they will be able to hear the Finnish quartet Polenta and enjoy their swinging and powerful concert set carried forward by Finnish violin music. At the end of the concert, you will hear all five musicians in close interaction and harmony.

Justine Boesen

Justine Boesen from Denmark creates a unique and sensitive universe with her accordion and soprano vocals, where with her unusual instrument and clear voice she invites the listener into a modern lyrical song universe. In 2023, Justine Boesen was nominated for a DMA as “New Danish Roots Name of the Year” and she received the award as “Catapult of the Year” at the beginning of 2024.

Polenta

Polenta is an up-and-coming band from Helsinki, Finland, with a line-up of three violinists and one guitar. Polenta is Finnish slang for stomping one's foot, and with their energetic, present and powerful live performance, the band gives their audience a unique opportunity to get their feet moving. The Finnish review magazine Finnish Music Quarterly writes about the band: “Their sound world stretches like a magnificent cinematic feeling – complete with angelic harmonies”.