Tsuumi Sound System is led by Hannu Kella, who has studied and played the accordion since he was six years old. He is a student in the Folk music department of Sibelius Academy, which has played a major role in fostering the new folk music movement in Finland.
Hannu’s music is fresh and eclectic: it is a fusion of many European folk music traditions and rock. Combine the various influences with Finnish tradition and add the band’s original compositions and their somewhat unusual instrumentation, and you have a very unique mixture.
All members of Tsuumi Sound System have played an important role in creating the music. In addition to Hannu’s accordion playing, group also features master fiddlers Tommi Asplund and Esko Järvelä.