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J. Karjalainen

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Finnish singer-songwriter

MusiciansBorn 1957 · age 69
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" Karjalainen is a Finnish singer-songwriter. " He also listened to old-time musicians like Tommy Jarrell and Clarence Ashley while learning the 5-string banjo. Jukka is married to Kati Bergman, and they have a son, Väinö Karjalainen, who is also a musician and music producer.

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2013Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland

Musicians born in the 1950s 6

About this person

Jukka Tapio "J." Karjalainen is a Finnish singer-songwriter. His first album came out in 1981 and he has been called the "Bruce Springsteen of Finland." He states that his music is a mix of "Blues, Rock´n´roll, Folk, Country, Soul, Funky, New Orleans stuff." He also listened to old-time musicians like Tommy Jarrell and Clarence Ashley while learning the 5-string banjo. Jukka is married to Kati Bergman, and they have a son, Väinö Karjalainen, who is also a musician and music producer.

Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
living
Dates
Born 1957 · age 69
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7 languages

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