Tellu Turkka
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Tellu Turkka is a Finnish fiddler
and singer in the contemporary folk / neo-folk music genre. She studied violin at the Jyväskylä Conservatory
from 1978 to 1985, at the Savonlinna
Art College from 1985 to 1988, and at the Folk Music Department of the Sibelius Academy
from 1989 to 2001. She also studied Hardanger Fiddle with Ånon Egeland in Norway from 1992 to 1993.
She is probably best-known for her work with the band Hedningarna
(1990-1996, 2001-2003). During her work with Hedningarna, she developed a strong interest in the ancient Finnish runo-songs, which compose the Finnish national epic, the Kalevala
.
Tellu has also performed with the ensembles Loituma
(1989 - 1991; she was a founding member), Piniartut, Tallari (1997-1998, 2001-2002) and Luna Nova
(1996-2001), and is currently performing with her group Suden Aika along with Liisa Matveinen, Katariina Airas and Nora Vaura. She also participated in Ruth MacKenzie's musical theatre performance Kalevala: Dream of the Salmon Maiden at the Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis in 1999.
Fiddler
A fiddler is a person who plays a fiddle or violin.Fiddler may also refer to:*Fabrangen Fiddlers, an American musical group founded in 1971*Tupolev Tu-28 "Fiddler", a fighter aircraft*Fiddler , a DC Comics villain...
and singer in the contemporary folk / neo-folk music genre. She studied violin at the Jyväskylä Conservatory
University of Jyväskylä
The University of Jyväskylä is a university in Jyväskylä, Finland. It has its origins in the first Finnish-speaking teacher training college , founded in 1863. Around 14,000 students are currently enrolled in the degree programs of the university...
from 1978 to 1985, at the Savonlinna
Savonlinna
Savonlinna is a town and a municipality of inhabitants in the southeast of Finland, in the heart of the Saimaa lake region. The Finnish name of the town means "Castle of Savonia" and the Swedish name means "Newcastle".- History :...
Art College from 1985 to 1988, and at the Folk Music Department of the Sibelius Academy
Sibelius Academy
The Sibelius Academy is a university-level music school which operates in Helsinki and Kuopio, Finland. It also has an adult education centre in Järvenpää and a training centre in Seinäjoki. The Academy is the only music university in Finland. It is among the biggest European music universities...
from 1989 to 2001. She also studied Hardanger Fiddle with Ånon Egeland in Norway from 1992 to 1993.
She is probably best-known for her work with the band Hedningarna
Hedningarna
Hedningarna is a Swedish and, for some years partly Finnish, folk music band that mixes electronics and rock with elements from old Scandinavian folk music. Their music features Yoik or juoiggus, a traditional Sami form of song.-History:...
(1990-1996, 2001-2003). During her work with Hedningarna, she developed a strong interest in the ancient Finnish runo-songs, which compose the Finnish national epic, the Kalevala
Kalevala
The Kalevala is a 19th century work of epic poetry compiled by Elias Lönnrot from Finnish and Karelian oral folklore and mythology.It is regarded as the national epic of Finland and is one of the most significant works of Finnish literature...
.
Tellu has also performed with the ensembles Loituma
Loituma
Loituma is a Finnish quartet whose members combine the Finnish vocal tradition with the sounds of the kantele. Loituma were selected Ensemble of the Year at the 1997 Kaustinen Folk Music Festival.-History:...
(1989 - 1991; she was a founding member), Piniartut, Tallari (1997-1998, 2001-2002) and Luna Nova
Luna Nova
Luna Nova is a group of artists devoted to the music of the 20th and 21st centuries.Formed in 2002, Luna Nova has performed over ninety concerts in colleges, museums, churches, and concert halls across the country. Its repertoire consists of recognized masterworks as well as works by emerging...
(1996-2001), and is currently performing with her group Suden Aika along with Liisa Matveinen, Katariina Airas and Nora Vaura. She also participated in Ruth MacKenzie's musical theatre performance Kalevala: Dream of the Salmon Maiden at the Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis in 1999.