Katri Helena Kalaoja , born 1945, is the finnish superstar. She has released 45 albums and 46th is released next week. She has sold 1,5 million units and she has 17 gold records, 4 platina and 1 doubleplatina. She made the debut 1963 and has represented Finland twice in Eurovision Song Contest 1979 "katson sineen taivaan" placing 14th and 1993 "tule luo" placing 17th. She has represented Finland also in Rostock festival 1965 placing 4th with the songs "minne tuuli kuljettaa" and "Budapest". She was even in Sopot festivals 1969 with the song " maailman pihamaat".
She is the voice of Finland clearly. She has done it all, seen how industry changes in Finland and how stars are born and shut, but Katri Helena remains. She has recorded 440 songs before the next album, which is an another record figure in our nation.
Yes I adore her too and I have some of her records, some because the change of formats I have kept only the CD´s. What I like about her music... well, in her albums it always seems to be a clear vision and how she keeps the quality high. Any song can stand alone and do miracles.
It´s quite difficult to put such a long career in few lines, she is unique and I couldn´t imagine Finland without her and what she has clearly given to finnish people and still keeps on giving. Amazing lady, amazing voice, thank you for the music.
The new album "taivaan tie / road to heaven" is told to be having more personal touch than ever before. The influence in lyrics especially and I can´t wait to hear the whole album.
This first single/video "kaiken taa / behind it all" she sings beautifully and the text is quite like an closing chapter and I felt strongly after listening it few times
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