Edea is a Finnish musical group. The Edea's song lyrics are written in an older form of theFinnish language and speak of old traditions as well. The mysterious runic symbols inscribed on the bows of Viking boats, door posts, drinking vessels, and amulets[1] as well as the Finnish composerSibelius[2] are the source of Edea's music. Edea competed in theEurovision Song Contest 1998 with their song,Aava.
Alexi Ahoniemi plays keyboard and saxophone. He has written lyrics, composed, and arranged for numerous groups.
The ensemble also includes Tommy Mansikka-Aho, who plays ethnic wind instruments, and percussionists Samuli Kosminen and Ethiopian-born Abdissa Assefa, who provide underlying harmonies.
Marika Krook (born October 27, 1972, inStockholm,Sweden) is Edea's figurehead and soprano performer; she is a well-known Finnish actress, singer, and dancer. She started her classical music studies at age 15 and made her debut at the Vaasa Opera in 1988. In 1992, she won the International Opera Song Contest inTallinn and sang the principal role of Maria inThe Sound Of Music in summer theatre. She is currently studying opera singing at theSibelius Academy.
Krook won the international opera singing contest inTallinn in 1992. She has starred in many musicals atHelsinkiSvenska Teatern and also in a Claes Olsson movieAmazing Women by the Sea, based on a book byMonika Fagerholm.
Tommy Mansikka-Aho (didgeridoo,jaw harp,guitar, jaffa bottle) is aFinnish musician, active infolk music andpopular music. He is a former member of the folk music groupGjallarhorn.
Samuli Kosminen (born 1974 inKlaukkala,[3]Finland) is aFinnishpercussionist. As a member of the group Edea, he represented Finland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1998. As a member ofKimmo Pohjonen Kluster he has sampled theaccordion played byKimmo Pohjonen. He is also a member ofIcelandic bandmúm. He studied at the Oulunkylä Pop-Jazz Conservatory. "Kosminen" is a Finnish adjective meaning "cosmic". He currently plays inBjörk'sUtopia touring band.[4]
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