Essi Wuorela | |
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Born | March 31, 1971 |
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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