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Jukka Tolonen
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Jukka Tolonen is not only Finland's national guitar hero but also one of the world's most respected guitarists. For the past 4 de… read moreJukka Tolonen is not only Finland's national guitar hero but also one of the world's most respected guitarists. For the past 4 decades, he has captivated audiences through Scandinavia and Europe with his powerful and passionate… read moreJukka Tolonen is not only Finland's national guitar hero but also one of the world's most respected guitarists. For the past 4 decades, he has captivated audiences through Scandinavia and Europe with his powerful and passionate works. He remains one of the most diverse guitarists of tod… read more -
Tasavallan Presidentti
10,681 listeners
Founded 1969 Tasavallan Presidentti is one of the first and most influential progressive rock groups in Finland. Former members of Blues Section, Jukka Tolonen (guitar, piano) and Vesa Aaltonen (drums) started Tasavallan Presidentti with… read moreFounded 1969 Tasavallan Presidentti is one of the first and most influential progressive rock groups in Finland. Former members of Blues Section, Jukka Tolonen (guitar, piano) and Vesa Aaltonen (drums) started Tasavallan Presidentti with vocalist Frank Robson, bassist Måns Groundstroem and saxoph… read more -
Haikara
5,881 listeners
Haikara was a Finnish progressive rock band, formed in 1971. The band's original sound has been compared to bands such as King Crimson… read moreHaikara was a Finnish progressive rock band, formed in 1971. The band's original sound has been compared to bands such as King Crimson and Van der Graaf Generator and to some extent Tasavallan Presidentti. Haikara's first album… read moreHaikara was a Finnish progressive rock band, formed in 1971. The band's original sound has been compared to bands such as King Crimson and Van der Graaf Generator and to some extent Tasavallan Presidentti. Haikara's first album, Haikara, came out in 1972, and it has since became a class… read more -
Anssi Tikanmäki
5,463 listeners
Anssi Tikanmäki was born in 1955, into a farming family of five children at Haapajärvi in Finland. While at school, he took piano lessons a… read moreAnssi Tikanmäki was born in 1955, into a farming family of five children at Haapajärvi in Finland. While at school, he took piano lessons and, inspired by the rock bands of the sixties, practised the guitar. During his last few years at … read moreAnssi Tikanmäki was born in 1955, into a farming family of five children at Haapajärvi in Finland. While at school, he took piano lessons and, inspired by the rock bands of the sixties, practised the guitar. During his last few years at school he played in dance and rock bands, touring the open-a… read more -
Pekka Streng
26,833 listeners
PEKKA STRENG (26.4.1948 - 11.4.1975) was both a mystic and a tragic character, being a pioneer of the small scene of Finnish psychedelic fo… read morePEKKA STRENG (26.4.1948 - 11.4.1975) was both a mystic and a tragic character, being a pioneer of the small scene of Finnish psychedelic folk music. At late 1960’s he participated in activities of The University Student Theatre, and he a… read morePEKKA STRENG (26.4.1948 - 11.4.1975) was both a mystic and a tragic character, being a pioneer of the small scene of Finnish psychedelic folk music. At late 1960’s he participated in activities of The University Student Theatre, and he also did some radio plays which made such a good impression … read more -
Pekka Streng & Tasavallan Presidentti
4,322 listeners
"Magneettimiehen kuolema" was the first album of the Finnish songwriter Pekka Streng (born in 1948). The album was released in 19… read more"Magneettimiehen kuolema" was the first album of the Finnish songwriter Pekka Streng (born in 1948). The album was released in 1970 and it gained good success even though Streng gave no public interviews. He died in 1975 to ca… read more"Magneettimiehen kuolema" was the first album of the Finnish songwriter Pekka Streng (born in 1948). The album was released in 1970 and it gained good success even though Streng gave no public interviews. He died in 1975 to cancer. The album itself is considered a masterpiece of Finn… read more -
Kuusumun Profeetta
25,019 listeners
Kuusumun profeetta (originally known as Moon Fog Project and later as Moon Fog Prophet) was founded in 1994 when Mikko Elo (bass guitar) an… read moreKuusumun profeetta (originally known as Moon Fog Project and later as Moon Fog Prophet) was founded in 1994 when Mikko Elo (bass guitar) and Mika Rättö (keyboards and vocals) met and decided to try combining their musical ideas. A little… read moreKuusumun profeetta (originally known as Moon Fog Project and later as Moon Fog Prophet) was founded in 1994 when Mikko Elo (bass guitar) and Mika Rättö (keyboards and vocals) met and decided to try combining their musical ideas. A little later they lured two gentlemen to play with them and so Tee… read more -
Sakari Kukko
540 listeners
Sakari Kukko is a Finnish saxophonist, flautist and composer. He is best known as the leader of Piirpauke, and he has also played with many other artists like Kingston Wall, Amorphis, Hasse Walli and Jukka Tolonen. His style mixes world … read moreSakari Kukko is a Finnish saxophonist, flautist and composer. He is best known as the leader of Piirpauke, and he has also played with many other artists like Kingston Wall, Amorphis, Hasse Walli and Jukka Tolonen. His style mixes world music, jazz, and folk music. View wiki -
Eero Koivistoinen
4,813 listeners
Eero Koivistoinen (born 13 January 1946) is a Finnish jazz musician and saxophone player, who started his career in the mid-1960s. Koivisto… read moreEero Koivistoinen (born 13 January 1946) is a Finnish jazz musician and saxophone player, who started his career in the mid-1960s. Koivistoinen has worked as a musician, composer, arranger, conductor, producer and educator. He first hear… read moreEero Koivistoinen (born 13 January 1946) is a Finnish jazz musician and saxophone player, who started his career in the mid-1960s. Koivistoinen has worked as a musician, composer, arranger, conductor, producer and educator. He first heard jazz from the records his sailor brother had brought in fr… read more -
Jukka Gustavson
1,382 listeners
Jukka Gustavson (born October 17th 1951) is a finnish organist, singer, composer and lyricist. He became popular as the organist of the fin… read more