J. Karjalainen

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Jukka Tapio Karjalainen (born 1957 in Helsinki) is a Finnish singer-songwriter. His first album came out in 1981 and he has been called the "Bruce Springsteen of Finland."[1] 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.[2]

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  1. ^ Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune
  2. ^ Interview from Finpop
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