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Finnish group with a unique roots-based vocal/instrumental style combining traditional Finno-Ugric vocal elements with original compositions and dynamic performance.
Having been founded in 1983 they went through various changes in their line up, made up of up to 15 singers and six instrumentalists.

Current line up:
Susan Aho - Vocals
Mari Kaasinen - Vocals
Karoliina Kantelinen - Vocals
Lassi Logren - Violin, Jouhikko
Matti Laitinen - Guitar, Mandocello
Mikko Hassinen - Drums, Percussion

ALBUMS


Miljoonasade Feat. Värttinä
Karkumorsian
2019, File, AAC, Single, 256, Sateen Ääni
Värttinä
Viena
2015
Värttinä
Utu
2012
Värttinä
Tuuterin Tyttäret
2011, CDr, Single, Promo, Rockadillo Records
A.R. Rahman, Värttinä, Christopher Nightingale*
The Lord Of The Rings - Original London Production
2008
Värttinä
25
2007, ,
Nordic/Folk
Värttinä
Riena
2006, CD, Single, Promo, Real World Records
Värttinä
Snow Angel
2005, CD, Comp, Indies Records, ,
Folk/Nordic
Värttinä
Mana
2005, CDr, Album, TP, Ref, Not On Label
Värttinä
Miero
2005
Värttinä
20th Anniversary 1983 - 2003
2003, CD, Single, BMG Finland
Värttinä
Tuulen Tunto
2003, CD, Single, Promo, BMG Finland
Värttinä
Iki
2003
娃庭娜女歌隊*
雙面娃庭娜 (Double Life)
2002, 2xCD, Album, Comp, Trees Music & Art
Värttinä
6.12.
2001
Värttinä
Sanat
2000, CDr, Single, Promo, Wicklow, BMG Classics
Värttinä
Ilmatar
2000
Värttinä
Emoton
1998, CD, Single, Promo, BMG, RCA
Värttinä
Vihma
1998, ,
Folk Rock
ヴァルティナ* / アンゲリン・ティトット* / シルマッカ*
フィンランド・ポップ サンプラ― = Finnish Pop Sampler
1997, CD, Promo, Smplr, Finlandia Records, Nonesuch
Värttinä
Tuulilta Tuleva
1996, CD, Maxi, Nonesuch, ,
Folk
Värttinä
Omani
1996, CD, Single, Promo, Smplr, Nonesuch
Värttinä
Two Tracks From Kokko
1996, CD, Single, Promo, Nonesuch
Värttinä
Kokko
1996, ,
Folk
Värttinä
Mie Tahon Tanssia
1995, CD, Single, Mipu Music
Värttinä
Tumala
1994, CD, Single, Mipu Music
Hector (6) / Hector (6) & Värttinä
Viimeinen Unelma / Velisurmaaja
1994
Värttinä
Aitara
1994, ,
Nordic/Folk
Värttinä
Pihi Neito
1993, CD, Single, Promo, Spirit
Local Off Featuring Värttinä
Miinan Laulu
1992, CD, Single, Spirit, ,
Experimental/Folk
Värttinä
Kylä Vuotti Uutta Kuuta
1992, CD, Single, Spirit, ,
Folk/Nordic
Värttinä
Seleniko
1992
Värttinä
Marilaulu / Oi Dai
1991, 7", Single, Spirit
Värttinä
Miinan Laulu
1991, 7", Single, Spirit
Värttinä
Oi Dai
1991
Värttinä
Musta Lindu
1989
Värttinä
Värttinä
1987
Värttinä
Iki
2003
Värttinä
Vihma
,
Folk Rock

APPEARANCES +


Värttinä
Archive Live
2006, DVD-V, Comp, PAL, Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Hoedown Arts, Provisual,
Teleks
Pähkähullu
2024, CDr, Album, Music Box Helsinki, Universal Music Group, ,
Pop Rock/Soft Rock
Various
Kansanmusiikin Suosikit
2018, 2xCD, Comp, Valitut Palat, ,
Nordic/Polka/Sámi Music/Tango/Folk
Miljoonasade
Karkumorsian
2018
Various
8 Ensembles In 1 Bit
2015, 12xFile, DSF, Comp, Just Listen Records (4), ,
Modern/Contemporary/Classical
Various
Kansanmusiikin Aarreaitta
2013, 4xCD, Comp, Valitut Palat
Badabimbumband
Wanna Gonna Show
2011, CD, Album, Not On Label (Badabimbumband Self-released)
Various
Pörsänmäen Sanomat - Tribuutti Jaakko Tepolle
2009, CD, Album, Hytinä-levyt,
Vaskivuoren Lukion Kuorot* Ja Vaskivuorenlukion Kamarimusiikkiyhtyeet*
Valo Saavuttaa = Light Dawning
2009, CD, Album, Vaskivuoren Lukion Musiikkiseura Ry
Waltari
Release Date
2007, CD, ,
Hard Rock/Heavy Metal
Various
Hyvinsoiva Suomi
2006, 2xCD, Comp, Promo, FIMIC, ,
Alternative Rock/Classical/Modern Classical/Contemporary/Instrumental/Fusion/Hip Hop/Folk
Various
Arctic Paradise Contemporary Finnish Folk Music 2003
2003, CD, Comp, Promo, FIMIC, ,
Folk
Various
Retro (Maailmanmusiikkia Suomesta = World Music From Finland)
2003, CD, Comp, Edel
Various
Nordic Nights: A Late Junction Compilation #2
2002, CD, Comp, Late Junction
Various
MusicHound World
1999, CD, Smplr, Wicklow
Tanita Tikaram
I Don't Wanna Lose At Love
1998, CD, ,
Alternative Rock/Breaks/Experimental
Arthur And Friends
The First Almost Real Not Live CD (Or Tape)
1998, ,
Folk/Pop Rock/Soundtrack/Ballad/Theme/Poetry/Rune Singing/Musical
Tanita Tikaram
The Cappuccino Songs
1998, ,
Soft Rock/Pop Rock
Various
Kauneimmat Kansanlaulut Ja -Sävelmät
1997, 3xCD, Comp + Box, Valitut Palat
Maggie Reilly
Elena
1996, ,
Pop Rock/Folk
Various
Yhtenä Iltana - 30 Vuotta Hectorin Lauluja (Live)
1996, ,
Pop Rock
Hector
Parhaat
1996
Hector Zazou
Songs From The Cold Seas
1994, ,
Downtempo/Experimental/Ambient
Hector
Salaisuuksien Talo
1994
Various
1991
2017, 3xCD, Comp, Valitut Palat
Various
Songlines: Top Of The World 116
2016, CD, Comp, Songlines,
Various
Ljudspår Till #1 2016
2016, CD, Comp, Not On Label
Various
Arctic Paradise 2014 (Contemporary Folk Music From Finland)
2014, CD, Comp, Promo, Music Finland, ,
Folk/Nordic/Contemporary Jazz/Sámi Music/Contemporary/Tango
Various
Real World 25: Classic Tracks & Hidden Gems - 25 Years Of Musical Discovery
2014, 3xCD, Comp, Real World Records, ,
African/Chinese Classical/Gospel
Various
Songlines: Top Of The World 100
2014, CD, Comp, Songlines,
Various
Isnt Nits
2014, 3x CD, ,
Europop
Various
Arctic Paradise - The WOMEX And LIFEM Edition 2013
2013, CD, Comp, Promo, Music Finland
Various
The Rough Guide To The Music Of Scandinavia
2012, 2xCD, Comp, World Music Network, Music Rough Guides
Various
Moods And Vibes Vol. 2
2012, CD, Comp, EMI, ,
Downtempo/Ambient
Various
Ljudspår Till #1 2012
2012, CD, Comp, Lira Musikmagasin,
Various
Songlines: Top Of The World 88
2012, CD, Comp, Songlines,
Various
The Womeximizer 12
2012, CD, Comp, Promo, Piranha
Cup
Born In The EU
2012, File, MP3, Mixed, 320, DIS Magazine
Various
Beginner's Guide To Scandinavia
2011, 3xCD, Comp, Nascente, ,
Nordic/Sámi Music
Various / A.R. Rahman
Songlines: Top Of The World 71
2010, CD, Comp, Promo, Songlines,
Various / Rob da Bank
Songlines: Top Of The World 60
2009, CD, Comp, Songlines
Various
100% Pure Music
2008, 5xCD, Comp + Box, EMI, ,
Alternative Rock/Soundtrack/Theme/House/Tribal/Tribal House/Art Rock/Vocal/Easy Listening/Lounge/Soft Rock/Contemporary Jazz/Ambient/Modern Classical/Acoustic/Electro/Downtempo/Synth-pop/Cool Jazz
Various
Ethno Port Poznań 2008 Promo CD
2008, CD, Comp, Promo, Centrum Kultury Zamek
Various
Pure Music 5CD Collector's Box
2008, 5xCD, Comp + Box, EMI
Various
Come Hear. Finland 2007
2007, Box + 4xCD, Comp, Promo, Fimic, Music Export Finland (Musex), ,
Alternative Rock/Electro/Pop Rock/Contemporary Jazz/Ambient
Various
Arctic Paradise 2007 Contemporary Folk Music From Finland
2007, CD, Comp, Promo, Dig, FIMIC, Arctic Paradise
Various
Oslo World Music Festival Rikskonsertene 2007
2007, CD, Comp, Heilo, ,
Folk
Various
Arctic Paradise 2007 Contemporary Folk Music From Finland
2007, CD, Comp, Promo, Har, FIMIC, Arctic Paradise
Various
FMM Sines 2006
2006, 2xCD, Comp, Promo, FMM Sines, ,
Abstract/Free Improvisation
Various
Come Hear. Finland. Finnish Moosic 2006
2006, DVD, Promo + 4xCD, Comp, Promo, Music Export Finland (Musex), FIMIC, ,
Rock & Roll/Europop/Euro House/Ambient/Electro/Hip Hop
Various
Come Hear. Finland.
2006, CD, Comp, Promo, Music Week, ,
Alternative Rock/Folk Rock/Pop Rock/Indie Rock/Soul/Lounge/Heavy Metal
Various / Jamie Cullum
Songlines: Top Of The World 35
2006, CD, Comp, Enh, Promo, Songlines
Various
Festivals
2006, CD, Comp, Report,
Various
Come Hear. Finland. Finnish Music @ Midem 2006
2006, 2xCD, Comp, Promo, Come Hear. Finland,
Various
Pure Music 10
2006, CD, Comp, EMI
Various
Tervetuloa Kioskiin Vol. 3
2006, CD, Comp, Humppa Records, ,
Folk Rock/Folk/Polka/Tango/Ska/Ethereal/Nordic
Various
Come Hear.Finland Midem 2006 Opening Night Artists
2006, CD, Comp, Promo, Come Hear. Finland
Hector
Hectobox – Kaikki Singlet 1965-2005
2005, 6xCD, Comp + Box, Capitol Records, ,
Pop Rock/Soft Rock/Folk Rock/Acoustic/Folk/Prog Rock
Various
Arctic Paradise 2005 - Contemporary Finnish Folk Music
2005, CD, Album, Promo, FIMIC
Various
Global Sounds 2004 - Journey Into Music
2004, 2xCD, Comp, STEP (Stichting Entertainmentretail Promotion),
Hector
18 Hittiä
2004, CD, Comp, Capitol Records
Various
Suomiklassikot (38 Kaikkien Aikojen Pop Hittiä)
2004, 2xCD, Comp, Universal, BMG Finland, EMI Music Finland, Sony Music, Bullhead, Universal, ,
Pop Rock/Soft Rock
Various
Pure Music 7
2003, CD, Comp, EVA
Various
Celtica
2003, CD, Comp, Gruppo Editoriale L'Espresso S.p.A.
Various
Scandinavia
2003, CD, Comp, Gruppo Editoriale L'Espresso S.p.A., ,
Nordic
Various
Best Of Pure Music
2003, 2xCD, EVA, ,
Folk/Soundtrack/Theme
Various
The UK's Largest Independent Distributor Of Roots And World Music
2003, CD, Promo, Smplr, Proper Records (2), Songlines
Various
Sziget Fesztivál 2003 - Pannon Praktikum Világzenei Nagyszínpad 2003-as Programízelítő
2003, CD, Promo, Crossroads Records, ,
Cumbia/Salsa/African/Cubano/Guaguancó/Son/Fado/Romani/Klezmer/Folk/Brass Band/Bollywood/Folk Rock
Various
Nordic Ethno Grooves - Collection 3
2002, CD, Comp, Westpark Music
Various
The World Of Intuition 2
2002, CD, Comp, Intuition Records, ,
Fusion/Tribal/Ambient/Contemporary Jazz/Latin Jazz
Various
Finnish Music At Midem 2002
2002, CD, Comp, Promo, Dig, Finpro
Various
La Foresta Incantata
2002, CD, Comp, EditorialeDomus
Various
GEO World Music. Путешествие По Непознанным Музыкальным Мирам
2002, CD, Comp, Jew, BMG Russia
Various
Ambietno (The Best Ambient / Etnodance Collection From The Top Of The World)
2002, CD, Comp, Warner Music Finland, ,
Ambient/Techno
Various
Las Músicas de Escandinavia
2002, CD, Comp, Dlx, La Fábrica De Ideas, ,
Nordic/Sámi Music
Various
Creation - World Music
2002, CD, Comp, Promo, Smplr, Rykomusic
Various
Global Sounds - Journey Into Music
2001, 2xCD, Comp, Stichting CPG,
Various
Nordic Roots 3
2001, CD, Comp, Northside
Various
Arctic Paradise - Contemporary Finnish Folk Music 2001
2001, CD, Comp, Promo, FIMIC, ,
Folk/Nordic
Various
Suomalainen Äänilevy 100 Vuotta
2001, 6xCD, Comp + Box, Ltd, Num, ÄKT ry, ,
Schlager/Easy Listening/Hard Rock/Pop Rock/Jazz-Rock/Folk
Various
Pepsi Sziget Festival - Világzenei Nagyszínpad (2001-es Programízelítő)
2001, CD, Comp, Promo, Crossroads Records
Various
Bardentreffen (Nürnberg Im Juli 2001)
2001, CD, Comp, Heartmoon Records, ,
Acoustic/African/Ballad/Brass Band/Comedy/Folk/Folk Rock/Klezmer/Nordic/Romani/Tango
Various
Rhythm On Disc
2001
Various
Europa - Scandinavia - Suoni Dal Grande Nord
2000, CD, Comp, Fabbri Editori
Various
Reif Für Die Insel - Worldmusic Zum Wohlfühlen Und Entspannen
2000, CD, Comp, Wicklow, BMG Classics, ,
Downtempo
Various
Tierra Session 12
2000, CD, Comp, Tierra El Planeta Musical
Various
The Rough Guide To The Music Of Scandinavia
2000
Various
Deep Roots & Future Grooves, Vol. 1
2000, ,
Downtempo/Tribal/Trip Hop/Afro-Cuban/Ambient
Various
Vox Humana
1999, CD, Comp, Nascente, ,
Modern Classical/Neofolk
Various
Nordic Roots 2
1999, CD, Comp, Northside, ,
Folk/Neofolk
Various
Deep Roots & Future Grooves - New Release Highlights 1999
1999, CD, Promo, Wicklow
Various
36Th Sopot Festival '99 - Muzyczne Drogi Europy
1999, CD, Comp, Music Euroads, ,
Celtic/Flamenco/Folk/Folk Rock/Medieval/Romani/Religious/Romantic
Various
Deep Roots & Future Grooves
1999, CD, Comp, Promo, Wicklow
Various
Friends Of Folk - Volume 2
1999, CD, Comp, CNR Music
Various
Arctic Paradise * Contemporary Finnish Folk Music 1999
1999, CD, Comp, Promo, FIMIC
Various
Dranouter Festival -Cd
1999, CD, Comp, Universal Music Projets Spéciaux
Various
Tierra Session 04
1999, CD, Comp, Promo, Tierra El Planeta Musical
Various
Caterpillar Vol. 2
1999
Various
CMJ New Music Monthly Volume 62 October 1998
1998, CD, Comp, Promo, College Music Journal, ,
Alternative Rock/Heavy Metal/Lounge/Techno/Swing/Goth Rock/Britpop
Various
Global Celebration: Music From Festivals & Celebrations Around The World
1998, CD, Comp, Ellipsis Arts
Various
Pure Music 2
1998, CD, Comp, EVA, ,
Romantic/New Age/Downtempo
Various
High Fidelity Reference CD No. 35
1998, CD, Comp, Promo, High Fidelity Magazine
Various
Kansanmusiikkia Ennen Ja Nyt (Folk Music Experience)
1998, CD, Comp, Finlandia Records
Various
Boundless Awakenings Highlights From The Innovator Series
1998, CD, Comp, Finlandia Records, ,
Nordic
Authentic Music From Celebrations Around The World*
Passages - Turning Points Of Life
1998, CD, Comp, Ellipsis Arts
Various
Global Celebration - Authentic Music From Celebrations Around The World
1998
Various
Reindeer Rock '97
1997, CD, Comp, CD-Linja OY
Various
Arctic Paradise - Compilation Of Contemporary Finnish Folk Music 1997
1997, CD, Comp, Promo, FIMIC
Various
Danze Del Mondo
1997, CD, Comp, La Repubblica
Various
Moods
1997, CD, Comp, EMI Finland,
Various
The Atlantic Group Release 10 October 1996
1996, CD, Comp, Promo, Smplr, Atlantic
Various
EMI Worldwide Promo Boxset
1996, 24xCD, Comp, Promo, EMI, ,
Pop Rock/Classical
Various
Scoop The Finns!
1996, VHS, Comp, PAL, FIMIC
Various
Män Näppipeliks - Kansanmusiikkia Rääkkylästä Folk Music From Rääkkylä
1996, CD, Comp, Mipu Music, ,
Nordic
Various
Planet Soup
1995, 3xCD, Comp, Ellipsis Arts,
Various
Global Divas: Voices From Women Of The World
1995, 3xCD, Comp, Rounder Records
Various
Selections From Global Divas
1995, CD, Comp, Promo, Rounder Records
Various
Broadcasts Vol. 3
1995, 2xCD, Ltd, Transcription, KGSR, ,
Texas Blues/Pop Rock/Acoustic/Indie Rock/Rock & Roll/Rhythm & Blues/Country
Various
Global Gumbo - Modern Roots Music From Around The World
1995, CD, Comp, Rhino Records (2), ,
Cajun/Zydeco
Various
Sitges '95 - EMI International
1995, 23xCD, Comp, Promo, Lea, EMI International, ,
Euro House/Eurodance/Happy Hardcore
Various
Atlas Étnico
1995, CD, Comp, Resistencia, Resistencia
Various
Music For A Changing World
1995
Hector Zazou
Songs From The Cold Seas
1995, ,
Downtempo/Experimental/Ambient
Various
Triple J Earthcore 2
1995, CD,
Various
CMJ New Music No. 8 March 1994
1994, CD, Comp, Promo, College Music Journal
Various
World Roots Live 92-93
1994, CD, Comp, MW Records,
Hector
Salaisuuksien Talo
1994
Various
20 Jaar Folk Festival Dranouter Belgium
1994, CD, ,
Folk
Various
Strictly Worldwide!
1993, 2xCD, Comp, Eurostar, ,
Klezmer/African/Salegy/Qawwali/Merengue/Afro-Cuban
Various
Global Celebration: Music From Festivals & Celebrations Around The World
1993, CD, Comp, Promo, Smplr, Car, Ellipsis Arts
Various
Reindeer Rock '92 (Rock From Finland)
1992, CD, Comp, Suomalaisen Musiikin Tiedotuskeskus
Various
Worldwide 92 Lots Of Music From Plenty Of Places!
1992, CD, Comp, pro, European Forum Of Worldwide Music Festivals,
Various
Suomalainen 3
1992, Cass, Comp, Sonet, ,
Pop Rock
Various
Suomalainen 3
1992, ,
Pop Rock
Various
Suomalainen 2
1991
Various
Rhythm On Disc - Global Sounds
1990, CD, Comp, Ltd, Promo, Rhythm On Disc
Various
Festivaalikasetti 1987 (Vuoden Yhtye Värttinä Ja Viisi Muuta)
1987, Cass, Kaustinen Folk Music Festival
Various
Festivaalikasetti 1986 (Vuoden Yhtye Järvelän Pikkupelimannit Ja Kuusi Muuta)
1986, Cass, Kaustinen Folk Music Festival
Various
Arctic Paradise - Contemporary Folk Music From Finland - Songlines Edition »2007
CD, Comp, Promo, FIMIC, ,
Sámi Music/Nordic/Rune Singing
Various
Kiintotähdet
CD, Comp, ÄKT ry, ÄKT ry, ,
Pop Rock/Folk Rock/Schlager
Various
Music From All Over Europe Vol.1
CD, Comp, Car, Phoenix (29)
Various
Tanz & Folkfest Rudolstadt '93
CD, Comp, Heideck
Various
The Finnvox
CD, Comp, Finnvox
La Mòssa
A Moss' !
CD, Album, Not On Label (La Mòssa Self-Released)
SoGreatandPowerful
Collaborations, Covers, & Remixes
2018
Various
Этническая Музыка Мира Vol.5 - Аргентина, Венгрия, Греция, Перу...
2002, CD, Comp, Unofficial, GM Records (2)
Hector Zazou
Songs From The Cold Seas
1999, ,
Downtempo/Experimental/Ambient
Tanita Tikaram
The Cappuccino Songs
1998, ,
Soft Rock/Synth-pop
Maggie Reilly
Elena