Flow Festival’s program continues to expand with the addition of four exciting new acts for Friday and Saturday. Nigerian megastar Burna Boy, Yasiin Bey and Talib Kweli’s legendary hip-hop duo Black Star, innovative indie-pop artist Goldielocks, and Finnish space-metal pioneers Oranssi Pazuzu are the latest additions to this year’s program. These new acts further enrich Flow Festival’s diverse and genre-defying musical experience, promising an unforgettable weekend of cutting-edge performances.

Afro-fusion megastar Burna Boy is more relevant than ever. This year, he has made history by selling out the UK’s largest indoor arena Co-op Live and becoming the first African artist to sell out the Stade de France in Paris.

His unique blend of Afrobeats, dancehall, and hip-hop has made Burna Boy a global icon, winning the Grammy Award for Best World Music Album in 2021. Additionally, Burna Boy is set to release an eagerly awaited new album this year, which promises to take his sound even further. The artist’s return to Flow Festival brings a true superstar to Finland, known for his explosive performances and unique Afro-fusion sound.

Adding to the excitement, Black Star, Yasiin Bey and Talib Kweli’s legendary hip-hop duo from Brooklyn, will bring their distinct and captivating alternative rap sound to Flow Festival on Friday. Their socially conscious lyrics continue to inspire and resonate with hip-hop fans across generations, and Black Star’s debut at Flow will be an eagerly awaited and intense moment, taking the audience through rap’s cultural and societal layers.

Finnish indie-pop’s rising star Goldielocks makes her return to Flow Festival after an impressive debut last year. Now based in Berlin, Goldielocks is building an international career, combining modern indie pop influences with organic band elements from past decades to create a unique and atmospheric sound. Her deep storytelling captivates listeners through her hauntingly beautiful voice. Goldielocks’ recent success at Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu with the song Made Of has solidified her position as one of Finland’s most promising new artists. At Flow Festival, she brings her signature, immersive stage presence, promising another unforgettable experience.

Oranssi Pazuzu, pioneers of dark, heavy music, join the festival with their intriguing mix of black metal, krautrock, and psychedelic rock. Known for their cosmic and eerie sound, the band has earned critical acclaim, and their latest album Muuntautuja continues to push the boundaries of experimental music. Oranssi Pazuzu’s performance at Flow will undoubtedly be a hypnotic experience – the band themselves have described their latest album as “nightmarish raves” that take listeners deep into psychedelia and experimental soundscapes.

With the addition of these four new artists, Flow Festival continues its tradition of bringing groundbreaking global talent to Helsinki, offering cultural experiences for music lovers of all kinds. From Burna Boy’s Afro-fusion rhythms to Oranssi Pazuzu’s captivating psychedelia, each performance further solidifies Flow Festival’s reputation as a forward-thinking celebration of global music culture.