The multi-award-winning Finnish folk vocal group Tuuletar releases their third studio album Maammo (Mother Earth)on January 30, 2026. The album marks a powerful new chapter for the internationally acclaimed ensemble and a return to collaboration with the American a cappella production company Liquid 5th, following the success of their debut album Tules Maas Vedes Taivaal (2016).
Maammo is recorded and produced by Chris Juengel, mixed and mastered by Carl Taylor, and written, composed, and arranged by the band. The album is released by Nordic Notes (Germany), a label specializing in folk and world music.
Listen to Maammo (Mother Earth) in advance:
BUILDING BRIDGES THROUGH VOICE
Founded in 2012, Tuuletar is known for their virtuosic, acrobatic vocal style and bold artistic vision. Drawing inspiration from Finno-Ugric and Nordic folk traditions, the group creates a unique sound world where ancient heritage meets global influences, contemporary expression and modern production.
Over the past decade, Tuuletar has toured extensively across the globe, performing in over 30 countries on five continents and captivating audiences at major folk and world music festivals and concert halls. Their videos have gathered more than 10 million views on YouTube, and their discography includes two critically acclaimed studio albums, three EPs, and numerous international collaborations.
A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO MOTHER EARTH
Maammo (Mother Earth) brings together the core themes that have shaped Tuuletar's artistic journey: roots and movement, home and the wider world, tradition and renewal. The album reflects a deep respect for nature, cultural heritage, and the fragile balance that connects humanity to the Earth.
The band describes the album:
"In our music, primal energy and timelessness, the home village and the wide world, have always coexisted. Our love for language, tradition, and nature anchors us — and reminds us of our responsibility to care for Mother Earth. This album is a tribute to building bridges, to fragile environments, to diversity, and above all, to hope."
FROM GAME OF THRONES TO GLOBAL STAGES
Tuuletar's music has been featured in a Game of Thrones promotional trailer and in several Netflix productions, including Monarca and The Rain. In Finland, the group has performed twice at the Presidential Palace, appeared on popular primetime TV shows, and collaborated as soloists with orchestras, choirs, and large-scale concert productions.
Their debut album won the EMMA Award (Finnish Grammy) for Best Ethno Album in 2017 and ranked among the most-played albums on the World Music Charts Europe. In 2019, Tuuletar received the International Breakthrough of the Year Award at the Etnogaala.
A NEW ERA BEGINS
After an intensive period of touring, Tuuletar went on hiatus in spring 2023, returning to international stages in June 2025 with a high-profile performance at the World Expo in Osaka during Finland's official national day program.
The release of Maammo (Mother Earth) marks the beginning of a new era for the group. Tuuletar will premiere a completely new live show in February 2026 and take it on tour internationally in the coming years.
