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Kimmo Pohjonen


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  • Ari “Valo” Virtanen  (Light Design)
  • Heikki Iso-Ahola  (Sound Design)
  • Kimmo Pohjonen (Accordion/ Vocals)
  • country:
    Finland
  • style(s):
    Fusion Rock
  • label:
    Westpark Music
  • type:
    Band, Solist
  • gender:
    male
  • instrumentation:
    instrumental, vocal
  • artist submitted by:

booking territory: GAS
2012: Feb

Uniko / Proton String Project
2012: Feb

Kimmo Pohjonen is one of the most respected and in-demand musicians and performers in Finland. An accordionist of exceptional ability and imagination, Kimmo's musical history goes back more than twenty years in rock, folk, avant-garde, improvisation, classical, dance and theatre music projects. In 1996 he embarked on a solo career, featuring extreme and original compositions, live loops and effects, a dynamic and animated stage performance, orchestrated lights and surround sound.
Pohjonen's singular mission is to expand the capabilities, sound, performance, scope and experience of the accordion in many different settings to levels never before seen or heard. Accordion, voice, effects, surround sound and light show combine to make a unique and captivating performance event.

"CALLING KIMMO POHJONEN AN ACCORDIONIST IS A BIT LIKE DESCRIBING THE ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITTANICA AS A BOOK." [the herald, scotland]

CD: UNIKO [ondine, naxos februar 2011]

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Kimmo Pohjonen

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Photocredits: Marja Seppälä



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