Islaja
Musical artist (born 1979)
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Merja Kokkonen (born 19 May 1979), better known by her stage name Islaja, is a singer-songwriter and musician from Helsinki, Finland.[1] Besides her solo career, she is a member of free improv and psychedelic folk bands Avarus, Kemialliset Ystävät, and the trio Hertta Lussu Ässä.[2]
Also known asIslaja
Born
19 May 1979
Merja Kokkonen
19 May 1979
Helsinki, Finland
OriginFinland
GenresFolk, experimental, acid folk
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | Islaja |
| Born | Merja Kokkonen 19 May 1979 Helsinki, Finland |
| Origin | Finland |
| Genres | Folk, experimental, acid folk |
| Occupations | Singer, songwriter, musician |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Label | Fonal |
| Website | islaja |
She has been compared to Björk, Syd Barrett, and Nico.
Her music is psychedelic and intimate using a large variety of instruments. She is a multi-instrumentalist.[3]
Discography
- Meritie (Fonal, 2004)
- Palaa aurinkoon (Fonal, 2005)
- Ulual Yyy (Fonal, 2007)
- Blaze Mountain Recordings (Ecstatic Peace, 2008)
- Keraaminen Pää (Fonal, 2010)
- S U U (Monika Enterprise, 2014)
- Tarrantulla (Svart Records, 2017)
- Angel Tape (Other Power, 2023)
Also appears on
- Beginner's Guide to Scandinavia (3CD, Nascente 2011)
Images
Islaja, 2006
Islaja, 2006
