Marjatta Pokela

1925–2002 (age 77)

Biography

Marjatta Pokela was a composer and educator whose passion for folk music revitalized traditional forms and inspired new generations of musicians.

She dedicated herself to cultivating Finland’s musical roots, fostering appreciation for the kantele and other native traditions through both performance and pedagogy.

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