KEN RING TO CLOSE SUMMER JAM

Due to public demand, one of Sweden’s biggest rappers is heading back to Åland to make the Summer Jam stage his own for the first time.  In 2007 he performed at the popular Rockoff festival, Mariehamn.

His name is Ken Ring, born and brought up in Sweden with parents from Kenya. Ken hit the limelight with the smash hit, mamma; a song about her mum who was sick and died of cancer when he was only 13.

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FRYK IS BACK

Fryk,  is the only known rapper that Åland has ever produced. He is a loyal fan of Åland Summer Jam and is returning to perform some of his latest songs.

The rapper generally write lyrics that relate to his life and also common issues affecting the society. He does it in a way that makes his songs relatable to anybody familiar with the island. Fryk was always inspired to create music and it’s not surprising that he is currently...

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SWEDISH CULTURAL FOUNDATION SUPPORTS SUMMER JAM

We are very happy to annouce that the Swedish Cultural Fundation have agreed to co-sponsor the Åland Summer Jam 2012. This year, the festival is taking place in two different locations - Marimarpark and Badhuspark (both in Mariehamn City).

The Swedish Cultural Foundation was established in 1908. The foundation's mission is to support and strengthen the culture and education of the...

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A new documentary for the children of Åland

The life of young children in Africa is something that the children on Åland are very curious to know. For the subject of his first documentary film Långt Bort (Far Away), Hej Åland founder Alieu Khan opted to focus on that area.

With support from the Åland Local Government, he recently travelled to his native country and together with his local cameraman they followed the activities of two 9-year olds in Brikama, one...

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