On their newest album, Blue & Golden, Ilkka Arola Sound Tagine continues to enjoy their traditional acoustic instruments, but also spices up the mix by embracing the electronic sounds of Turkish psychedelia and Middle Eastern dance floor music. Exploring his imagination and the fascinating sounds of the world, the bandleader Arola writes strong visual music that takes the listeners to places. The group of five musicians from the top of the Finnish rhythmic music scene creates an interesting mix of folk and jazz expression combined with elements of pop and film music. Middle Eastern flavors are especially strong in their music.

Ilkka Arola - Quartertone trumpet, saz, bouzouki and vocals
Topi Korhonen - electric guitar and oud
Esko Grundström - bass and synths
Juuso Hannukainen - percussion
Okko Saastamoinen - drums