Renowned Finnish violinist, composer and ethnomusicologist TUOMAS ROUNAKARI is thrilled to announce an exciting new collaboration with YASUHARU TAKANASHI, the legendary composer behind some of the most iconic anime soundtracks. Together, they will embark on a three-show tour in June 2025, bringing fans a unique fusion of cinematic and folk-inspired soundscapes.

The “Far East Groove – Beginning the Quest Tour” will feature music from beloved anime series like Naruto and Fairy Tail, as well as other surprises, performed by an all-star lineup of musicians.

Tuomas Rounakari shares:
“Who knows where this groove will take us in the future! Takanashi’s anime music is a perfect match for my style, blending folk elements with cinematic strings. And of course, there will be solo slots where I can shred my violin to pieces!”

Far East Groove Tour Lineup:

🎹 Yasuharu Takanashi – Keyboards
🎸 Nozomu Wakai – Guitar
🎻 Tuomas Rounakari – Fiddle
🎸 Jesper Anastasiadis – Bass
🥁 Tino Jäntti – Drums

Tour Dates & Venues:

June 24 – Helsinki (FI) – On The Rocks
June 26 – Cartagena (ES) – Rock Imperium Festival
June 28 – Milano (IT) – Legend Club

Stay tuned for more details and let the journey begin!

In another news:

Tuomas has shared on his YouTube channel a new ‘Fjords in Greenland’ -video, filmed from his trip to Nuuk Fjord in 2017. Edited to a Kamass folksong from his first solo album. More info in the video describtion.

“Where I roamed before, the black mountains have eroded. My footsteps, left to my own land, are now growing golden hay. I once had strength, now I haven’t. Before there were many children, now I am the only one left. Where I fished before, there my lakes have been left as well.”

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1VMFG24sWo

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On January 26th 2024, at the Sibeliustalo in Finland, TUOMAS ROUNAKARI and YASUHARU TAKANASHI came together for a groundbreaking concert, ‘Epic East Meets Northern Beasts’. This sold-out event captivated audiences with its breathtaking performances, and the footage is now available for your viewing pleasure.

In case you missed it, dive into this mesmerizing musical journey, with video courtesy of Yasuharu Takanashi: https://www.facebook.com/100005974353144/videos/1142301077141918

The concert featured the lineup of skilled artists:

• Yasuharu Takanashi – Keyboards and others
• Tuomas Rounakari (Korpiklaani) – Violin
• Toni Porthén (ex-Värttinä) – Drums
• Jesper Anastasiadis (Turisas) – Bass
• Ossi Maristo (Battle Beast tour member) – Guitar
• Iivo Kaipainen (Arion) – Guitar

TUOMAS ROUNAKARI released his acclaimed solo album “Bear Awakener” on April 14th 2022!

Buy “Bear Awakener” album at

• https://rounakari.bandcamp.com
• https://www.recordshopx.com/artist/rounakari_tuomas/bear_awakener/

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TUOMAS ROUNAKARI is an internationally acclaimed violinist, composer and ethnomusicologist from Finland. He is a one-man-band blending violin, vocals and stomping with ankle-bells. In his performance he enters various trance-states. In this album he will also be playing a traditional Khanty instrument called Ning-juh.

Tuomas is inspired by different forms of dialogue; man and nature, the seen and the unseen world, ancient and future. His first solo album Shamanviolin was a result of ethnomusicological studies of the earliest 20th century wax-cylinder recordings from Siberia. These studies have also led to many collaborations with indigenous artists. He is one of the few artists who have actually returned their art to native communities for evaluation and development.

Tuomas Rounakari solo performance has been selected to: World Cultures Festival in Hong Kong (2019), Arctic Arts Summit (2019), Nordiskt Ljus Festival in Sweden (2022), Festspillene Helgeland in Norway (2021), Nuuk Nordik Festival in Greenland, Kaustinen Folk Music Festival in Finland (2018, 2013, 2012), Helsingin Juhlaviikot and many others. He has also played the solo performance in several theaters such as Finnish National Theater in Helsinki, Merlin Szinhas Teater in Budapest, AlfredVeDvore in Prague, Ashurst Hall in Flagstaff USA among others.

Also watch
-Tuomas’ performance video, a throwback to Tokyo 2017, from the materials of ‘Live in Japan’ documentary by Kimmo Kuusniemi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g718diJlW1s
-‘Farewell of Kamas People’ – https://youtu.be/oV16Qipd0MQ
-‘Langetus’ – https://youtu.be/HVsU7PTqqHY

More information at
TUOMAS ROUNAKARI: http://www.rounakari.com | http://www.facebook.com/shamanviolin |https://rounakari.bandcamp.com
MANAGEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/SplitScreenManagement | http://www.splitscreenproduction.com

On January 26th, at the Sibeliustalo in Finland, the renowned Finnish violinist and composer TUOMAS ROUNAKARI and the illustrious YASUHARU TAKANASHI came together for a groundbreaking concert, ‘Epic East Meets Northern Beasts’. This sold-out event captivated audiences with its breathtaking performances, and the footage is now available for your viewing pleasure. Dive into this mesmerizing musical journey below, with video courtesy of Yasuharu Takanashi:

Rounakari, celebrated for his contributions to Finnish metal and ethnomusicology, shared: “Epic east meets Northern beasts show uplifted everyone, the band, crew, technicians, Sibelius-hall personel and of course the audience. Their was a once in a lifetime feel between everyone present. Now we are all eager to do more shows! But this will always stay as the magical first encounter, regardless if it happens again or not. We had so much Fun from the first notes on thursday rehearsals to the goodbyes after friday night.”

Photos from the concert by Minapamina – More photos at this location.

The concert featured the lineup of skilled artists:

• Yasuharu Takanashi – Keyboards and others
• Tuomas Rounakari (Korpiklaani) – Violin
• Toni Porthén (ex-Värttinä) – Drums
• Jesper Anastasiadis (Turisas) – Bass
• Ossi Maristo (Battle Beast tour member) – Guitar
• Iivo Kaipainen (Arion) – Guitar

Yasuharu Takanashi is a Tokyo-born composer and arranger, known for his versatile musical career and contributions to numerous anime series. This collaboration is a unique opportunity to witness a blend of Finnish and Japanese musical influences.

For more information, please visit the official pages at

More information at
https://desucon.fi/frostbite2024/uutiset/2023/12/yasuharu-takanashin-konsertti
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=37756

Additional details about Yasuharu Takanashi’s career are available at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yasuharu_Takanashi.

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TUOMAS ROUNAKARI released his acclaimed solo album “Bear Awakener” on April 14th 2022!

Buy “Bear Awakener” album at

• https://rounakari.bandcamp.com
• https://www.recordshopx.com/artist/rounakari_tuomas/bear_awakener/

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TUOMAS ROUNAKARI is an internationally acclaimed violinist, composer and ethnomusicologist from Finland. He is a one-man-band blending violin, vocals and stomping with ankle-bells. In his performance he enters various trance-states. In this album he will also be playing a traditional Khanty instrument called Ning-juh.

Tuomas is inspired by different forms of dialogue; man and nature, the seen and the unseen world, ancient and future. His first solo album Shamanviolin was a result of ethnomusicological studies of the earliest 20th century wax-cylinder recordings from Siberia. These studies have also led to many collaborations with indigenous artists. He is one of the few artists who have actually returned their art to native communities for evaluation and development.

Tuomas Rounakari solo performance has been selected to: World Cultures Festival in Hong Kong (2019), Arctic Arts Summit (2019), Nordiskt Ljus Festival in Sweden (2022), Festspillene Helgeland in Norway (2021), Nuuk Nordik Festival in Greenland, Kaustinen Folk Music Festival in Finland (2018, 2013, 2012), Helsingin Juhlaviikot and many others. He has also played the solo performance in several theaters such as Finnish National Theater in Helsinki, Merlin Szinhas Teater in Budapest, AlfredVeDvore in Prague, Ashurst Hall in Flagstaff USA among others.

Also watch
-Tuomas’ performance video, a throwback to Tokyo 2017, from the materials of ‘Live in Japan’ documentary by Kimmo Kuusniemi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g718diJlW1s
-‘Farewell of Kamas People’ – https://youtu.be/oV16Qipd0MQ
-‘Langetus’ – https://youtu.be/HVsU7PTqqHY

More information at
TUOMAS ROUNAKARI: http://www.rounakari.com | http://www.facebook.com/shamanviolin |https://rounakari.bandcamp.com | https://rounakari.com/videos
MANAGEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/SplitScreenManagement | http://www.splitscreenproduction.com

Finnish violinist and composer TUOMAS ROUNAKARI is set to join forces with YASUHARU TAKANASHI, a respected Japanese composer known for his anime and video game soundtracks, in an upcoming concert. This special event is scheduled for January 26th at Sibeliustalo, in Lahti, Finland.

Rounakari, celebrated for his contributions to Finnish metal and ethnomusicology, looks forward to the collaboration: “It’s an honor to share the stage with Yasuharu Takanashi. His admiration for Finnish metal and his significant work in anime make for an interesting blend of styles. The concert, which sold out quickly, will be a unique experience for the audience.”

Yasuharu Takanashi, whose credits include famous anime like Naruto Shippuden and Fairy Tail, comments on his preparation: “I’m excited about performing in Finland and have begun my practice routine. It’s a great opportunity to play alongside talented Finnish musicians.”

The concert features a lineup of skilled artists:

• Yasuharu Takanashi – Keyboards and others
• Tuomas Rounakari (Korpiklaani) – Violin
• Toni Porthén (ex-Värttinä) – Drums
• Jesper Anastasiadis (Turisas) – Bass
• Ossi Maristo (Battle Beast tour member) – Guitar
• Iivo Kaipainen (Arion) – Guitar

Yasuharu Takanashi is a Tokyo-born composer and arranger, known for his versatile musical career and contributions to numerous anime series. This collaboration is a unique opportunity to witness a blend of Finnish and Japanese musical influences.

For more information, please visit the official pages at

More information at
https://desucon.fi/frostbite2024/uutiset/2023/12/yasuharu-takanashin-konsertti
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=37756

Additional details about Yasuharu Takanashi’s career are available at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yasuharu_Takanashi.

TUOMAS ROUNAKARI released his acclaimed solo album “Bear Awakener” on April 14th 2022!

Buy “Bear Awakener” album at

• https://rounakari.bandcamp.com
• https://www.recordshopx.com/artist/rounakari_tuomas/bear_awakener/

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TUOMAS ROUNAKARI is an internationally acclaimed violinist, composer and ethnomusicologist from Finland. He is a one-man-band blending violin, vocals and stomping with ankle-bells. In his performance he enters various trance-states. In this album he will also be playing a traditional Khanty instrument called Ning-juh.

Tuomas is inspired by different forms of dialogue; man and nature, the seen and the unseen world, ancient and future. His first solo album Shamanviolin was a result of ethnomusicological studies of the earliest 20th century wax-cylinder recordings from Siberia. These studies have also led to many collaborations with indigenous artists. He is one of the few artists who have actually returned their art to native communities for evaluation and development.

Tuomas Rounakari solo performance has been selected to: World Cultures Festival in Hong Kong (2019), Arctic Arts Summit (2019), Nordiskt Ljus Festival in Sweden (2022), Festspillene Helgeland in Norway (2021), Nuuk Nordik Festival in Greenland, Kaustinen Folk Music Festival in Finland (2018, 2013, 2012), Helsingin Juhlaviikot and many others. He has also played the solo performance in several theaters such as Finnish National Theater in Helsinki, Merlin Szinhas Teater in Budapest, AlfredVeDvore in Prague, Ashurst Hall in Flagstaff USA among others.

Also watch
-Tuomas’ performance video, a throwback to Tokyo 2017, from the materials of ‘Live in Japan’ documentary by Kimmo Kuusniemi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g718diJlW1s
-‘Farewell of Kamas People’ – https://youtu.be/oV16Qipd0MQ
-‘Langetus’ – https://youtu.be/HVsU7PTqqHY

More information at
TUOMAS ROUNAKARI: http://www.rounakari.com | http://www.facebook.com/shamanviolin |https://rounakari.bandcamp.com | https://rounakari.com/videos
MANAGEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/SplitScreenManagement | http://www.splitscreenproduction.com