The story of Jonne Järvelä and Korpiklaani

Timo Rossi: The Story of Jonne Järvelä and Korpiklaani

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"I have experienced immense events and lived an unusually rich and privileged life. If I were to die tomorrow, I could honestly say that I have already lived more than my share of life."

Jonne Järvelä (b. 1974) is the heart and soul of Korpiklaani – the band's founder, its vocalist, and main songwriter. Founded in 2003, Korpiklaani is today the most internationally successful Finnish-language band, conquering stages from South and North America to China, Japan, and Australia. The band's journey to international arenas has included joy, wild adventures, pitfalls, and bitter partings. Korpiklaani's music combines the rawness of metal with the joy of folk music, colored by the tones of violin and accordion. The band's Finnish-language lyrics, based on the Kalevala meter, have brought folk poetry into a new era. Thanks to Korpiklaani, thousands of fans around the world have discovered the beauty of Finnish mythology and language.

The Story of Jonne Järvelä and Korpiklaani recounts Jonne's colorful life and provides a thorough history of his musical output.

Timo Rossi (b. 1986) has worked as a television director and screenwriter. His debut book, Lapinlahden linnut—Miksi asiallista puhua (Docendo), was published in 2023.

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