God in Popular Music 4/2027

What did Jesus' grandma do according to Juice Leskinen and how was Rafaelin enkeli put together? 

In addition to Juice, you will encounter the music of Hector, Pekka Ruuska, Mikko Kuustonen, and Mokoma in a new spiritual way - not forgetting Lasse Mårtensson, Kirka, and the rap scene.

The foundation of all Western music is Christian. This applies to the popular music of its time, now called classical music, as well as to productions of the last hundred years called schlager, pop, blues, or rock. The main focus of the course is on Finnish music, but in searching for roots, we even have to visit abroad. In spring Valamo, the weekend will cover faith and non-religiousness, as well as the presence of God in the most surprising tunes and songs. We will listen to music, analyze lyrics, learn, enjoy, and laugh! And understand. The teacher is Juha Roiha, a long-time radio and TV journalist, chairman of the Friends of Valamo, cultural influencer, and author, who believes that God's middle name is beauty - also in melodies and lyrics. The language of instruction is Finnish.