Maj Karma | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Harjavalta, Finland |
| Genres | Rock |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Members | Häiriö Piirinen Herra Ylppö J. Savolainen K. Kurittu |
| Website | www |
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