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Arja Saijonmaa

voc, bvoc, *1944 FI, Mikkeli
Singer / Musician of Pop

Arja Enni Helena Saijonmaa (born 1 December 1944 in Mikkeli) is a Finnish singer, political activist and occasional actress.She studied at the Sibelius Academy and earned a Bachelor of Arts at the Helsinki University. She made her breakthrough as a singer in Sweden. She has made albums with Swedish translations of songs by Mikis Theodorakis, as well as covers of Zarah Leander songs.As a politician, she has been a member of the Swedish People's Party in Finland, and in 1987 she was appointed UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador.

     
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • Backing Vocals
  • Percussion
Genres
  • Pop
  • World
  • Jazz
  • Folk
Plays With
Ylioppilasteatteri
Popular Tracks   
Högt över havet on Högt över havet by Arja Saijonmaa
Jag vill tacka Livet on Tango Jalousie by Arja Saijonmaa
Jag vill leva i Europa on Högt över havet by Arja Saijonmaa
Millioner rosor on Högt över havet by Arja Saijonmaa
Höstvisan on Dig har jag kär... by Arja Saijonmaa
Vad du än trodde så trodde du fel on Vad du än trodde så trodde du fel by Arja Saijonmaa
Punakaartin marssi on Työväen lauluja by Various Artists
Ystävän laulu - Song of a Friend on Ystävän laulu by Arja Saijonmaa
Bella ciao on Laula kanssani toveri by Arja Saijonmaa
Mina fyra årstider on Mina fyra årstider by Arja Saijonmaa

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Band Members
Discography



Title Artist Year Type
Mina Fyra ÅrstiderArja Saijonmaa2019Single
Arjas JulArja Saijonmaa2016Album
Jokainen Arkiaamu - Kootut Levytykset 1972-1979Arja Saijonmaa & Mikis Theodorakis2011Compil.
Sydämeni Savuaa – Kohokohtia 1969–1989Arja Saijonmaa2011Compil.
Heja Solen! (Bu För Molnen)Wille Crafoord & Arja Saijonmaa2008Single
30 SuosikkiaArja Saijonmaa2006Compil.
Rakkaus On RohkeuttaArja Saijonmaa2006Album
Vad Du Än Trodde Så Trodde Du FelArja Saijonmaa2005Single
NäraArja Saijonmaa2003Album
100 %Arja Saijonmaa2002Compil.
GuldkornArja Saijonmaa2000Compil.
AndalusiaArja Saijonmaa1999Single
En Bro Av GemenskapArja Saijonmaa1999Album
En Bro Av GemenskapArja Saijonmaa1999Album
Ystävän LauluArja Saijonmaa1995Compil.
La CumparsitaArja Saijonmaa1994Album
Paijaa MuaArja Saijonmaa & Mikis Theodorakis1993Album
Min ÄlskadeMikis Theodorakis & Arja Saijonmaa1992Single
Mikis & ArjaMikis Theodorakis & Arja Saijonmaa1992Album
Neljä VuodenaikaaArja Saijonmaa1990Single
GabrielaArja Saijonmaa1990Single
Samma Himmel Samma SolArja Saijonmaa1989Album
Nicolas / Yhteinen Taivas Ja MaaArja Saijonmaa1989Single
Samma Himmel, Samma SolArja Saijonmaa1989Single
Arja Sjunger ZarahArja Saijonmaa1988Album
Högt Över HavetArja Saijonmaa1987Album
Hjältar Från HavetLasse Holm & Arja Saijonmaa1987Single
Arja SaijonmaaArja Saijonmaa1987Compil.
Högt Över HavetArja Saijonmaa1987Single
KvinnenArja Saijonmaa1986Album
Valitut LaulutArja Saijonmaa1985Compil.
Det Bästa Av TheodorakisArja Saijonmaa1985Album
Canto GeneralMikis Theodorakis, Pablo Neruda, Arja Saijonmaa, Πέτρος Πανδής, Irmgard Schleier1985Album
Tänään En Voi Luokses Tulla (Partisaanivalssi)Arja Saijonmaa1985Single
Kaipaan Sinne TakaisinArja Saijonmaa1983Single
Ystävän LauluArja Saijonmaa1983Album
Es Ist ZeitArja Saijonmaa1983Album
Leksaker & ParfymArja Saijonmaa1982Album
Sånger Från Asfalt Och ÄngarArja Saijonmaa1981Album
Elämä Juoksuhaudoissa / Kotkan RuusuArja Saijonmaa1981Single
Silja Line BluesArja Saijonmaa1981Single
Jag Vill Tacka LivetArja Saijonmaa Och Inti Illimani1979Album
Jokainen ArkiaamuArja Saijonmaa1979Single
I Stockholms Konserthus, 9 Januari 1978Arja Saijonmaa1978Album
Det Är Tid Att Sjunga Sånger...Arja Saijonmaa Med Mikis Theodorakis1977Album
Mina Sånger Skall LevaMikis Theodorakis Med Kjerstin Dellert, Arja Saijonmaa, Tor Isedal1975Album
Bon Jour Mon Coeur (Huomenta Sydämeni)Arja Saijonmaa, Ulf Björlin, Stockholms Barockensemble1975Album
AllendeArja Saijonmaa1974Single
Koko Yön Minun Poikani ValvoiArja Saijonmaa1973Album
Arja Saijonmaa & Mikis TheodorakisArja Saijonmaa & Mikis Theodorakis1972Album
Ei Kuule KaupunkiArja Saijonmaa, Jani Uhleniuksen Yhtye1972Single
Laula Kanssani ToveriArja Saijonmaa1972Album
MiesArja Saijonmaa1969Single
Puhu Minulle RakkaudestaArja Saijonmaa1969Single
Timotei / UraliinArja Saijonmaa1969Single
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