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A third generation Finnish-American from Minneapolis, Minnesota, Diane Jarvi has been called "The Minnesota Nightingale". A singer, songwriter, guitarist and kantele player, Diane Jarvi is a versatile performer of folk and world music. In addition to her own compositions, Jarvi is known for her intimate and authentic interpretations of tangos, waltzes, gypsy music, ballads, swing and cabaret songs from Finland, France, Germany, Cabo Verde, Brazil, Mexico and the U.S.

Diane is a Minnesota native whose grandparents all emigrated from Finland. This led her to a serious exploration of Finnish music, including studies at the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki. Jarvi plays the 5, 8, 10, 15 and 36- string kantele (Finnish folk harp). Her recordings have led to radio play and performances at festivals in the U.S. and in Finland, where she is known in Finland as Minnesotan Satakieli - The Minnesota Nightingale.

An award-winning poet under the name Diane Jarvenpa, her book of poetry Divining The Landscape was published by New Rivers Press. her third book of poetry, The Tender, Wild Things was published in the fall of 2007 by New Rivers Press.

About her music, Jarvi has said "There is something distinct about Finnish music. It is the music of my ancestors. It can be both exotic and pure, electrifying and mesmerizing. It stands in my life as both sunlight and moonlight, and like the kokko, the bonfire, always burning.".

“A voice that moves bewitchingly from dark to light.” Ilta-Sanomat, Helsinki

“The raw, yet understated power of Jarvi’s voice is sweet, yet sensuous.”
Susan Buddig-- worldmusiccentral.org

“Her voice is heavenly, her songs superb.” Hal Davis--Minneapolis Star Tribune

Wild Gardens Diane Jarvi explores the roots and vines, the flowers and the shadows, on her fifth CD release. The tranquility that infuses Diane's vocal style compellingly traverses the landscape where emotions converge - joyfulness, mourning, hope, rebirth. Diane’s poetic tales are sung in English, Finnish, Swedish and Occitan (a language of Medieval French troubadours). Accompanied by her own guitar and kantele (Finnish folk harp), Diane is joined by a stellar roster of Twin Cities musicians on originals, traditional songs and contemporary covers. CD Price: $15.97

Paper Heart On Diane Jarvi's newest recording, you'll find love letters from France, the poetry of Finland, songs of love, both lost and found, hearts broken and healed. CD Price: $14.97

Foreign Winds Includes seven of Jarvi's original progressive folk tunes as well as five songs from Finland. The music on the album ranges from folk ballads to country to tangos. Featuring Diane Jarvi: vocals, guitar, kantele. Also featuring Peter Ostroushko: mandolin and fiddle, Eugene Friesen: cello, Dean Magraw: guitar, Arto Järvelä: nickelharp, fiddle, Kimmo Pohjonen: accordion, and Gordon Johnson: bass. CD Price: $14.97

Dancing on the Moon By Dan Newton's Cafe Accordian Orchestra features vocals by Jarvi. The music combines Latin, French and Gypsy musical traditions with American Swing. Featuring Diane Jarvi: Vocals, Dan Newton: Accordion, vocal, glockenspeil, Brian Barnes: Guitars, Joe Steiger: Percussion and drums, Eric Mohring: Fiddle, vocal, Gordy Abel: Bass. CD Price: $14.97

Flying Into Blue Along with her own original songs, it features Finnish, Karelian, Ingrian and Sami numbers. There are also poems by Rossetti, Keats and Dickinson she has set to music, and a selection of world music sung in Gaelic, Spanish and Yiddish. Featuring Diane Jarvi, vocals, guitar, kantele; Dean Magraw, guitar; Dan Newton, accordion; Sunita Staneslow, concert harp; Laura MacKenzie, woodwinds; Marc Anderson, percussion; Gordy Johnson, bass. CD Price: $14.97

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