Rajaton
Sign in to saveRajaton 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.
Key facts
- Musical artist.name
- Rajaton
- Musical artist.image
- Rajaton2005.jpg
- Musical artist.caption
- Back: Hannu Lepola, Jussi Chydenius, Ahti Paunu,Front: Virpi Moskari, Soila Sariola, Essi Wuorela
- Musical artist.background
- group_or_band
- Musical artist.origin
- Helsinki, Finland
- Musical artist.genre
- a cappella/Choral/Pop
- Musical artist.years_active
- 1997–present
- Musical artist.website
- http://www.rajaton.net/
- Musical artist.current_members
- Essi WuorelaAili IkonenSoila SariolaAntti AnnolaAhti PaunuJussi Chydenius
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Key dates
- Inception
- 1997
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- vocal group
- Genre
- jazz
- Country of origin
- Finland
- Official website
- www.rajaton.net
- Image
- Rajaton2005.jpg
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Article
4 sectionsContents
- Members
- Discography
- References
- External links
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.
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).