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Kaija Kärkinen

Kaija Kärkinen
Kaija Kärkinen during her concert in Mikkeli.
Kaija Kärkinen during her concert in Mikkeli.
Background information
Born (1962-09-09) 9 September 1962 (age 62)
Sodankylä, Finland
Occupation(s)singer, actress

Kaija Kärkinen (born 9 September 1962) is a Finnish singer and actress. She represented Finland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1991, with the song "Hullu yö", finishing 20th.

Kärkinen was born in Sodankylä. She started her career in the group Lato as a vocalist. After her Eurovision appearance, she started working as a duo with Finnish musician and guitarist Ile Kallio, releasing a number of albums.

Discography

Albums

  • 1991: Mustaa vettä
  • 1995: Sade
  • 1996: Lupaus
  • 1997: Suuri salaisuus
  • 1999: Noitavoimaa
  • 2000: Kaikki oikeudet
  • 2002: Kymmenen laulua
  • 2004: Kuka saa kyyneleet
  • 2005: Sodassa ja rakkaudessa
  • 2008: Saman taivaan alla
  • 2012: Köyhän naisen paratiisi
Preceded by Finland in the Eurovision Song Contest
1991
Succeeded by