Band, *1989 FI
Pop, Folk and World
Loituma is a young quartet who combine the Finnish vocal tradition with the exquisite sounds of the kantele (Finnish harp). At ease with four-part unaccompanied vocals as well as four-part kantele instrumentals, Loituma was selected Band of the Year at the 1997 Kaustinen Folkmusic Festival. The original lineup included singers Sanna Kurki-Suonio and Tellu Paulasto, who later left for Sweden to join Hedningarna. Anita Lehtola is now a member of Hedningarna, as well. Current members: Sari Kauranen - kanteles, vocals Anita Lehtola - vocals, 5-string kantele Timo Väänänen - kanteles, vocals Hanni-Mari Turunen - vocals, fiddle, 5-string kantele, alto recorder, double bass, Lapin drum
Sanna Kurki-Suonio voc *1966 FI | |
Tellu Paulasto voc, vn *1969 FI | |
Anita Lehtola voc *1967 FI | |
Sari Kauranen voc FI | |
Timo Väänänen voc *1970 FI | |
Hanni-Mari Turunen voc, vn, vl |
Track list and 30sec audio provided by
Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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Ieva's Polka | Loituma | 2007 | Single |
Kuutamolla | Loituma | 1998 | Album |
Loituma | Loituma | 1995 | Album |