DESCRIPTION:
Emilia Lajunen's powerful style claims its origins in archaic heritage and fiddler music. She studied violin and nyckelharpa at Sibelius Academy (MMus, 2007) and at the Royal Academy of Music in Stockholm. Lajunen has twice placed first in the traditional series of the distinguished Konsta Jylhä Competition, and experienced much success in international folk music competitions. Her solo album, Turkoosi Polkupyörä, was realesed in 2012. She plays in numerous bands (Juuri & Juuri, Suo, Spontaani Vire, Duo Emilia Lajunen & Suvi Oskala) and has toured in Germany and Scandinavia

Emilia Lajunen's modern, powerful music is based on Finnish archaic and folk traditions. "She plays like a village full of haunted fiddlers", wrote the leading newspaper in Finland.
Lajunen plays 5-string violin and nyckelharpa and sings, intensively present on stage, connecting collective tradition and personal interpretation. Her solo music consists of Finnish polskas, archaic herding tunes, ancient kantele music and epic ballads.
Lajunen has twice won the Konsta Jylhä Competition, and experienced success in international competitions. Her solo album Turquoise Bicycle was released in 2012.