Värttinä have invented a unique roots-based vocal/instrumental style combining traditional Finno-Ugric vocal elements with original compositions and dynamic performance. Blending ancient Finnish runo poetry, distinctive vocal harmonies, traditional and modern acoustic instrumentation, complex rhythms and imaginative arrangements, the front line of three female singers with a band of acoustic musicians are forging their own path in contemporary music. The highlight of Värttinä's career include world tours, huge festival shows, top selling albums and collaborating with Indian composer A.R. Rahman on writing the score and performing live in Toronto and London's West End for the stage adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. (musicrow.se)

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Värttinä - Utu 2012
(Zen Master Records Rockadillo Records)

 1. Ruhverikko / Dark Girl
 2. Tuuterin Tyttäret / The Girls From
 3. Kaihon Kantaja / The Bearer Of Year
 4. Vietäviä / For The Taking
 5. Utuneito / The Mist Maiden
 6. Iloni / My Joy
 7. Helleleo
 8. Vaeltaja / The Wanderer
 9. Suruni Suuri / My Great Sorrow
10. Manattu / Conjured By A Seer
11. Kutsu / The Call
12. Haltija / The Elf
13. Tantsu / Dance
14. Haltijan Hallussa / Under The Elf's
15. Uinu / Sleep