Ismo Alanko Säätiö

Ismo Alanko Säätiö (Finnish pronunciation: [ˈismo ˈʔɑlɑŋko ˈsæːtiø]) was a Finnish rock group led by Ismo Alanko. The band featured an ever-changing lineup of musicians and can be considered an extension of Alanko's solo career. The band's name is Finnish for "Ismo Alanko Foundation".

This article is about the Finnish band. For lead vocalist of the band as solo artist, see Ismo Alanko.
Ismo Alanko Säätiö
Background information
OriginFinland
GenresAlternative rock, Art rock
Years active1997–2007
LabelsPoko Records
Past membersIsmo Alanko
Jussi Kinnunen
Teho Majamäki
Kimmo Pohjonen
Marko Timonen
Samuli Laiho
Ville Kangas
Jarno Karjalainen
Timo Kämäräinen
Riku Mattila

Early Säätiö's sound was influenced by folk music and featured Kimmo Pohjonen's accordion in a prominent role. The band played songs from Alanko's earlier career with Hassisen Kone, Sielun Veljet and from his solo career, as well as original songs which were almost exclusively written by Alanko. Their music also had some progressive rock and classical influences. In later years they concentrated on more straightforward rock songs.

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