Islaja
Islaja or Merja Kokkonen (born 19 May 1979) is a singer-songwriter and musician from Helsinki, Finland. Besides her solo career, she is a member of free improv and psychedelic folk bands Avarus, Kemialliset Ystävät, and the trio Hertta Lussu Ässä.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Merja Kokkonen |
| Also known as | Islaja |
| Born | 19 May 1979 Helsinki, Finland |
| Origin | Finland |
| Genres | Folk, experimental, acid folk |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, musician |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Fonal |
| Website | islaja |
She has been compared to Björk, Syd Barrett, and Nico.
Her music is psychedelic and intimate using a large variety of instruments. She is a multi-instrumentalist.
As of 2017, she is based in Berlin.
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