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Video of the month 03/2026
Explore the hauntingly beautiful sounds of the overtone flute from around the world. In our ”Video of the Month” series, we showcase the incredible versatility of the willow flute and its many cultural cousins—from the Nordic seljefløyte to the Slovak koncovka and beyond. Discover how ancient harmonics meet modern artistry in these captivating performances.
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Overtone Flutes Compared: Finnish Pitkähuilu vs. Zulu Umtshingo
”Two worlds, one ancient sound.” Separated by over 10,000 kilometers, the Finnish forests and the hills of KwaZulu-Natal share a surprising musical secret: the overtone flute. Whether it is the Finnish Pitkähuilu or the Zulu Umtshingo, these instruments represent a universal human connection to the natural harmonic series. Born from a shared pastoral heritage, these…
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Hurja Halla – Mårranfest (studio live)
Hurja Halla performing live at Villa Vikan, Finland. Recorded April 24, 2021. Janne Ojajärvi – willow flute, mouth harp, stompbox, looper Liisa Haapanen – cello Composed by J. Ojajärvi and arranged by J. Ojajärvi and L. Haapanen http://www.hurjahalla.com
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OBO kollektiivi – Muamo (live)
OBO kollektiivi concert 9.4.2021 @ Musiikkitalo, Helsinki Janne Ojajärvi – pitkähuilut / willow flutesJoonas Ojajärvi – cittern / cittern, vocalsLiisa Haapanen – sello / celloEssi Hirvonen – basso / bassTapani Varis – pitkähuilu, munniharppu / willow flute, jaw harpHeli Hartikainen – pitkähuilu / willow flute —-Bandcamp: https://obofolk.bandcamp.com/album/ojaj-rvi-blom-ojaj-rviSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3i0mTiYFacebook: / ojajarviblom Instagram: / ojajarviblom Web: https://janneojajarvi.com http://www.overtoneflute.fihttp://www.janneojajarvi.com
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OBO kollektiivi – Viima (live)
OBO kollektiivi performing 9.4.2021 @ Musiikkitalo, Helsinki OBO kollektiivi:Janne Ojajärvi – pitkähuilut / willow flutesJoonas Ojajärvi – cittern / cittern, vocalsVenla Ilona Blom – beatboxaus / beatboxingLiisa Haapanen – sello / celloEssi Hirvonen – basso / bassTapani Varis – pitkähuilu, munniharppu / willow flute, jaw harp(Heli Hartikainen – pitkähuilu / willow flute) —-https://obofolk.bandcamp.com/album/ojaj-rvi-blom-ojaj-rviSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3i0mTiYFacebook: / ojajarviblom Instagram:…
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Bass willow flute + looper
Janne Ojajärvi – bass willow flute, looper This flute was built by Vladiswar Nadishana / Huilun rakensi Vladiswar Nadishana. http://www.janneojajarvi.comhttp://www.instagram.com/janneojajarvifacebook.com/janneojajarvimusic
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Willow flute improvisation in Rääkkylä 2023
Janne Ojajärvi – willow flute, stomp box This flute was built by Kirsi Vinkki / Huilun rakensi Kirsi Vinkki. http://www.janneojajarvi.comhttp://www.instagram.com/janneojajarvifacebook.com/janneojajarvimusic
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Jamming with a willow flute
This flute was built by Kirsi Vinkki / Huilun rakensi Kirsi Vinkki. http://www.janneojajarvi.comhttp://www.instagram.com/janneojajarvifacebook.com/janneojajarvimusic
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Building a willow flute from PVC pipe and a piece of willow
Builder: Janne Ojajärvi http://www.janneojajarvi.com
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