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Tango-orkesteri Unto, named after the great tango composer Unto Mononen, was founded in 1998 at the initiative of the Finnish Performing Music Promotion Centre to promote Finnish tango at EXPO’98 in Lisbon. Since then, the band has performed abroad and domestically, earning a warm reception from audiences and press alike. Unto has enchanted concert audiences…

"The band truly is the dream team of Finnish tango... Tango classics and new tangos create an even and stylish whole, which should be remembered when planning souvenirs from Finland." Riikka Hiltunen, Finnish Music Quarterly

"Tango Orchestra Unto act as inspiring ambassadors for Finnish tango, performing it at a high level with a dream team of musicians." Tove Djupsjöbacka about Yön tummat siivet -album, Finnish Music Quartely (FMG.fi)

"Star-studded supergroup of Finnish tango" Fiona Talkington about Yön tummat siivet -album, Songlines July 2015

"Soulful latin romanticism... from Finland? Vocalist Pirjo Aittomaki has a lovely voice — yearning, soaring, both edgy and sweet — and she fills the album with warm, evocative tones. Tango lovers, particularly those who are drawn to its far-flung global expressions, will love this record!” DJ Joe Sixpack about Kylmä Rakkaus, Slipcue Guide To World Music,September 13, 2010

"The musicians’ brilliant, uncompromising playing provided an evening of musical entertainment at the very highest level. The Finnish tango wove its magic, filling the packed house with marvellous stories of far-flung places and different times." CM, Bludenz Ansteigner, Unto live in Bluenz, Austria 2012.

"six virtuoso musicians with parallel careers in folk, jazz, classical and theater music. On Dark Wings of the Night (Yön tummat siivet) the group’s third album, Pirjo Aittomâki’s warm, soulful voice and the ensemble sweep one another into the air. Melancholy aches and glows across 12 tracks—classic and recently composed, including two each by the band’s pianist Timo Alakotila and accordionist Johanna Juhola. https://worldlisteningpost.com/

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