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VilmaJää

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Vilma Jää is a distinctive voice in contemporary ethno-pop, where traditional folk singing meets electronic production and feminist expression. Her music blends centuries-old stories with electronic beats, kantele, and violin – a sound that feels both deeply rooted and strikingly current.

On her acclaimed 2023 debut album Kosto, she explores themes of survival, injustice, and hope – moving between fierce, beat-driven soundscapes and stripped-down acoustic moments. Her music takes a stand without preaching, bringing history and the present into sharp, fresh dialogue.

Vilma has also performed on major opera stages around the world – composer Kaija Saariaho cast her in Innocence – but her own work brings the depth of folk tradition straight into the now.