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Essi Wuorela | |
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| Born | March 31, 1971 |
| Origin | Helsinki, Finland |
| Genres | Pop, a cappella |
| Occupation | Soprano |
| Instrument | Vocals |
Essi Wuorela is a Finnish soprano. She is an original member of the ensemble Rajaton, founded in 1997 and began a solo career in 1994. She studied music at Sibelius High School and later Helsinki Pop & Jazz Conservatory, graduating as a music teacher in 1999. [1] Before her singing career Wuorela hosted the Finnish children's television programme Harlekiini-klubi as Super-Essi.
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