Rajaton

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Rajaton
Back: Hannu Lepola, Jussi Chydenius, Ahti Paunu, Front: Virpi Moskari, Soila Sariola, Essi Wuorela
Back: Hannu Lepola, Jussi Chydenius, Ahti Paunu,
Front: Virpi Moskari, Soila Sariola, Essi Wuorela
Background information
OriginHelsinki, Finland
Genresa cappella/Choral/Pop
Years active1997–present
MembersEssi Wuorela
Aili Ikonen
Soila Sariola
Hannu Lepola
Ahti Paunu
Jussi Chydenius
Websitehttp://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]

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[edit]

The six members of the group are:

Discography[edit]

Six people standing in a row, three men and three women, the men wearing black suits with white shirts and the women wearing dresses
Rajaton performing in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

References[edit]

  1. ^ Mike Bell. 'Finnish a cappella act Rajaton still soaring after two decades', in The Scene, 19 April, 2017
  2. ^ Rajaton Sings ABBA at AllMusic

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