voc, 1881-1954 FI
Singer
A.k.a. Erkki Kiviranta
Erik Kivi (originally Erkki Lähteenmäki) was a Finnish fiddler and folk singer. In 1907 he moved to the United States. During his time in the US, he changed his name to Erkki Kiviranta. Also while in the US, he recorded total of 18 songs in three separate sessions between August and November of 1926. Born: May 24, 1881 in Alastaro, Finland. Died: December 26, 1954 in Tammela, Finland.