Työlaulujen
Työlaulut, or work songs, are a genre of folk music traditionally sung by laborers while performing repetitive or strenuous tasks. These songs served multiple purposes, including synchronizing collective labor, alleviating boredom, and fostering camaraderie among workers. The rhythm and cadence of the songs were often designed to match the rhythm of the work, such as hauling, rowing, or chopping.
Historically, work songs have been documented across various cultures and professions. Sailors used shanties for coordinating
While the industrial revolution and mechanization have reduced the practical need for work songs in many settings,