Ottopasuuna
Ottopasuuna | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Helsinki, Finland |
| Genres | Folk music |
| Years active | 1990s |
| Labels | Texicalli, Xenophile |
| Past members | Petri Hakala Kurt Lindblad Kimmo Pohjonen Kari Reiman |
Ottopasuuna was a Finnish folk music ensemble that mixed their country's traditional music with forms from elsewhere in Europe, played with unconventional instruments.[1] The band was formed in the early 1990s by Petri Hakala, Kurt Lindblad, Kimmo Pohjonen, and Kari Reiman, all of whom were members of Finland's Sibelius Academy.[2] They released a critically acclaimed self-titled album in 1991.[3] It was the first Finnish folk album to be released internationally.[4]
Members
- Petri Hakala – arranger, guitar, mandocello, mandolin
- Kurt Lindblad – arranger, clarinet, composer, flute, whistle
- Kimmo Pohjonen – arranger, composer, harmonica, marimba, melodion
- Kari Reiman – arranger, composer, fiddle
References
- ^ "Ottopasuuna | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 2021-01-18.
- ^ Ottopasuuna - Ottopasuuna | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic, retrieved 2021-01-18
- ^ Sawyers, June. "Ottopasuuna Ottopasuuna (Green Linnet) (STAR)(STAR)(STAR) 1/2The name..." chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 2021-01-18.
- ^ "Petri Hakala: CoMando Guest of the Week". mandozine.com. Retrieved 2021-01-18.
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