Jonne Järvelä is the driving force behind the Folk Metal band, Korpiklaani.

Having released two solo records, the self-titled “Jonne” in 2015, “Kallohonka” in 2017 and various singles, Jonne is now back to his pre-Korpiklaani “Shaman Duo” roots with a new single “Tuulikannel” is out now!

”The basic riff and idea for the song came about when Jaana and I were on the European Tour at the beginning of 2024. More specifically in Germany, in the city of Aschaffenburg and at the Colos-Saal venue in the late afternoon when the soundcheck was done. It actually started when I was strumming the guitar and the rhythm of the song got Jaana interested and she wanted to go further with it.  
Then I finished the compose later at home and Jaana started writing the lyrics. 
Sami, Yoko and John wrote really good arrangements for their Instruments. I am more than happy about their work and this line-up.” -Jonne Järvelä

“The tempo of the song really grabbed me, just as it also grabbed the spirit that goes along with the song. There is also a playfulness in the rhythm of the song that even makes you smile, so it needed strong, telling lyrics.”  -Jaana Järvelä

Jonne’s music is based on eternal tunes and stories about the returning to foregone-roots. Where the first self-entitled album was a raw and stripped interpretation of shamanistic folk music, Kallohonka moved the band into more World Music. Combing authentic influences from Native America, Sámi and Finnish folk traditions, using a variety of folk music instruments, such as mandolin, kantele, fiddle, accordion and flute.

Line-up on the song;

Jonne Järvelä (vocals, guitar, bass, percussion, piano)
Jaana Järvelä (vocals)
Yoko Perttula (hurdy gurdy)
Sami Perttula (accordion)
John Ryan (violin)

The band will be seen live next time as Korpiklaan’s warm-up band at the following shows;

10.04.2025 Lutakko, Jyväskylä
11.04.2025 Rytmikorjaamo, Seinäjoki
12.04.2025 Kantakrouvi, Oulu