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Finnish a cappella quartet

This article is about the band. For the song, see Ievan polkka. For the animation, see Loituma Girl.

Loituma is a Finnish quartet whose members combine the Finnish vocal tradition with the sounds of the kantele.

Loituma were selected Ensemble of the Year at the Kaustinen Folk Music Festival.

History

Loituma's initial incarnation was in the autumn of as a septet called Jäykkä Leipä ("Stiff Bread"), born in the Sibelius Academy's Folk music department.

The original lineup included singers Sanna Kurki-Suonio and Tellu Paulasto, who later left for Sweden to join Hedningarna.

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Over the years, the group has persistently followed its own musical path, incorporating diverse influences into its music. One of the cornerstones of Finnish folk music is the art of singing, through which the stories and feelings which comprise aspects of the Finnish heritage are conveyed, aided by backing musicians Martti Pokela and Toivo Alaspää.

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