Essi Wuorela

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Essi Wuorela
Born (1971-03-31) March 31, 1971 (age 50)
Origin Helsinki, Finland
Genres Pop, a cappella
Occupation(s) Soprano
Instruments Vocals
Associated acts Rajaton

Essi Wuorela is a Finnish soprano. She is an original member of the ensemble Rajaton, founded in 1997, but also began a solo career in 1994. She studied music at Sibelius High School and later Helsinki Pop & Jazz Conservatory, from which she graduated as a music teacher in 1999. [1] Before her singing career Wuorela was known as the presenter of the Finnish children's television programme Harlekiini-klubi as Super-Essi.

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