BOBBY OROZA DUO
ISAAC SENE
EMILIA SISCO

CIRCUS JOHKU
CHILDREN’S PROGRAM

MC BUNUEL
KANGASTUS VISUALS

Helsinki-based soul virtuoso Bobby Oroza was already on his way to international stardom with his singles and debut album This Love, published in May 2019, until the Covid-19 pandemic hit the world and turned everything upside down. Bobby and his band of reputed top-notch musicians had already been touring Europe twice, but ultimately they never got the chance for their takeover in the USA as planned. Besides his sweet and soulful voice, it’s all equally about the professionals behind the act, including the house band of Timmion Records, Cold Diamond & Mink, consisting of musicians from the internationally acknowledged music group The Soul Investigators.

The soul charmer was performing in Elephantasy this time live as a duo with the guitarist Seppo Salmi, so we were delighted to hear more sensual and intimate versions of Bobby Oroza’s repertoire plus also the new single (which dropped in February) for the first time ever on stage! Bobby surely knew that it was most of all LOVE what we needed in these troubled times, that’s why we chose him for you!

Multitalented Isaac Sene is an artist and singer-songwriter, whose Koko kansan EP and the singles “Akryyli” and “Hell My Ppl” have made such a buzz that many critics have divined him to become a future star and sensation. Hailing from the small town of Siilinjärvi in the central parts of Finland, Isaac Sene’s musical style is an ambitious and fascinating mix of influences from soul, pop, rock and jazz in a quite similar way as the wonderful eclectic groove of late Prince as some have pointed out. He has collaborated with different artists, such as the female rapper Yeboyah during the last years.

Isaac Sene made a solo performance in Elephantasy having only his guitar with him as the live instrument for selected songs.

Musically Emilia Sisco is about mixing together Afro-American jazz traditions, modern arrangements and retro soul. On her latest single “Don’t Believe You Like That” she collaborated with the famous Cold Diamond & Mink, and it was published by the distinguished Timmion Records. The new album sees the daylight this year as well. Emilia Sisco highlighted the Elephantasy evening by performing together with her 9-piece band including authentic funky horns as well!

Circus artist Johanna Kellomäki (Circus Johku) and her incredible friends have made people smile for years at Elephantasy and we’re happy to tell you that this year’s online event wasn’t an exception to this! They were entertaining you with performances as well as a class of children’s circus school starring 8-year-old Tessa Linkosuonio! The broadcast, which was recorded in advance, was transmitted directly from their Circus Lounge in the city of Turku, a special place dedicated to gather both professionals and enthusiasts together in the name of circus and – in normal situation – dance as well.

Circus Johku performed at Elephantasy with circus artist Teemu Riihelä, the reputed Colombian virtuoso José Valencia and Reetta Valtari, while Ville Saarikoski was enhancing the atmosphere with his visuals. The children’s programme was hosted by Ninna Lehtinen.

Showtime: 16:00 – 17:00 hs, 19:45 & 20:45 hs (Finnish time)
UTC: 14:00 – 15:00, 17:45 & 18:45 hs
CET: 15:00 – 16:00, 18:45 & 19:45 hs

Elephantasy – Funky Winter Splash has been made possible with the funding from the City of Helsinki to the Alppipuiston kesä 2020 summer event series.