Artist Info: Kirjava Lintu

Kirjava lintu combines Finnish poetry and folk music

Kirjava lintu is a Finnish folk music band founded in 2004. Its fresh and acoustic compositions are influenced by Scandinavian folk music. Music ranges from swirling Swedish polskas to smooth and touching ballads. Line-up of the band is Minsku Tammela (vocals), Emilia Lajunen (violin and nyckelharpa), Kukka Lehto (violin), Juha Kujanpää (harmonium), Ilkka Heinonen (bass) ja Hannu Risku (percussion). [read more...]