This six-person band's fresh music captivates the listener with its hypnotic beat. The kantele and bowed lyre, both ancient folk instruments, coexist in a new, exciting symbiosis with modern instruments and soundscapes. The music resulting from this interesting combination has roots deep in the Finnish soil, but its tallest branches spread out towards tho the furthest shores of world music. The strong voices of the three female singers, as well as the age-old lyrics, simultaneously take the listener to far-off places and close to home. Okra Playground's long-awaited debut was released in October 2015 and has ever since been gaining praises in both new and old mediums - just recently receiving five stars from the Songlines Magazine. German label Nordic Notes re-released the album in July 2016 in most of the Europ. Before the release the band has played at several festivals eg the Kaustinen Folk Music Festival and Helsinki based Art Goes Kapakka and during summer 2016 Okra Playground played for instance at Flow Festival. Okra Playground is part of the official showcase program of the World Music Expo WOMEX16.