Aili Järvelä

There are versatile musicians, and then there’s Aili Järvelä. An exceptionally gifted Finnish artist who wears many musical hats, and wears them well at that. Songwriter, composer, arranger, lyricist, vocalist, violinist and producer, Aili moves effortlessly between roles, genres and lineups without ever losing what makes her unmistakably herself.

As impressive as everything she does is, it’s Aili’s voice that makes you stop. There’s something timeless in it, even though the way she uses it is anything but traditional. Aili’s melodies might echo old runo singing one moment, then shift toward experimental pop or more classical jazz the next – and throughout it all, her voice cuts through with striking clarity and depth.

This July, Aili Järvelä takes the Ilosaarirock stage for the first time with her four-piece band of top-tier musicians. If strong songwriting, magnetic stage presence and deeply felt compositions are on your desired festival menu, this is one set you don’t want to miss.