Rajaton

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Rajaton
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Back: Hannu Lepola, Jussi Chydenius, Ahti Paunu,
Front: Virpi Moskari, Soila Sariola, Essi Wuorela
Background information
Origin Helsinki, Finland
Genres a cappella/Choral/Pop
Years active1997–present
MembersEssi Wuorela
Aili Ikonen
Soila Sariola
Antti Annola
Ahti Paunu
Jussi Chydenius
Website http://www.rajaton.net/

Rajaton is a Finnish a cappella ensemble, founded in Helsinki in 1997. The Finnish word rajaton means "boundless", to indicate the breadth of their repertoire, from sacred classical to near Europop. Rajaton performs primarily in Finland but also tours around Europe and the rest of the world, having performed in over 25 countries. [1]

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In 2005, Rajaton album sales reached 100,000 worldwide. They have earned eight gold records in total, with Rajaton Sings ABBA reaching platinum (30,000) and Joulu reaching double platinum (60,000). [2]

Rajaton mainly performs a cappella, music written or arranged by members of the ensemble. Most lyrics are taken from poetry and from a collection of Finnish folk poetry Kanteletar .

Members

The six members of the group are:

Discography

Rajaton performing in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador RajatonRev.png
Rajaton performing in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

References

  1. Bell, Mike (19 April 2017). "Finnish a cappella act Rajaton still soaring after two decades". The Scene. Archived from the original on 30 May 2024.
  2. Rajaton Sings ABBA at AllMusic