Ithaka Maria

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Ithaka Maria Harito (born Gyrcelea-Ithaka-Maria Pruuli in Tallinn on 21 June 1979; former surname Rahula) is an Estonian singer and songwriter. [1]

She has been studied in Georg Ots Tallinn Music College (1994-1996) and in Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre. [1]

She has been a member in bands Best B4 (1996-1997) and Slobodan River (2000-2006). [1]

She has been the host for the television series Eesti otsib superstaari . [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Ithaka Maria: elu nagu muutumismängus". Elu24 (in Estonian). 17 October 2009. Retrieved 12 February 2021.