Murder Ballads | Kelavala
MURDER BALLADS
Murders have always been both frightening and fascinating. For centuries there have been songs about murders, based on either fact or fiction. The songs tell of murdered servants and emperors, babes in arms and valiant soldiers, lovers and enemies. Sometimes the terror of death is expressed in verses of lamentation, sometimes in adroit rhymes. Sometimes the songs have been sold in many thousands of copies, sometimes they have been highly personal and committed to memory. There have been songs expressing admiration, but also songs expressing deep hatred. The terrible fascination of murder may lie in its finality. By singing about something the fear may recede a little. I sing, therefore I’m alive.
Heikki Laitinen: voice
Kimmo Pohjonen: accordion
KELAVALA
Kelavala is a unique group in the Finnish performing arts scene. This trio does not consist of a separate dancer and two accompanying musicians, but three independent performing artists. Combining improvised music and dance has resulted in hundreds of one-of-a-kind performances, that have lasted from a few minutes to twelve hours. During its 30-year history, the trio has created various types of performances, including stageplays, and outdoor spectacles, that have taken weeks to build.
Reijo Kela: dance
Heikki Laitinen: voice
Kimmo Pohjonen: accordion
