SALLA – Stories from the Middle of Nowhere | Episode 1 – Where Every Story Begins

SALLA – Stories from the Middle of Nowhere

Every story has a beginning.

What began as research into the legendary bassist Jaco Pastorius unexpectedly became a journey into the history, people and heritage of Salla, a small community in northern Finland.

Across seven documentary episodes, this series explores remarkable lives connected by one place. Through music, craftsmanship, nature and memory, the story follows unexpected connections that reach far beyond the Arctic.

Meet master accordion builder Matti Luukinen, singer Kimmo Blom, writer and outdoorsman Unto Ek, the internationally touring Stalingrad Cowgirls, and discover the unique story of the Kauri Accordions—three handcrafted instruments built from ancient New Zealand Kauri wood, each beginning its own journey in a different part of the world.

This is more than a documentary about Salla.

It is a story about curiosity.

About craftsmanship.

About music.

About nature.

About history.

And about how one unexpected discovery can change the direction of an entire journey.

Welcome to SALLA – Stories from the Middle of Nowhere.

A Documentary Series from Lähtökohta Podcast.

Credits
Written, Narrated & Produced by
Aaro Luukinen

A Documentary Series from
Lähtökohta Podcast

Music
"Way Back Home" — Simon Herody

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