Barlast

Helsinki-based quartet Barlast, formed in 2016, has won over audiences with their expressive blend of Nordic folk and jazz, where free improvisation plays a significant role. After performing in Estonia, Norway and Hungary, they recently embarked on their debut tour of Japan. Due to the pandemic, the tour had to be rescheduled and delayed for several years. This photo feature highlights their fourth concert in Tokyo, part of a seven-city tour in March 2023.

"This is nocturnal music and by that I mean a dark night with a clear sky – a night for those who embrace it as an opportunity to see more, see deeper, see further," writes Balazs Weyer.