Kaija Kärkinen (born 9 September 1962) is a Finnish singer and actress. She represented Finland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1991, with the song "Hullu yö", finishing 20th.

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Kaija Kärkinen
Kaija Kärkinen during her concert in Mikkeli.
Kaija Kärkinen during her concert in Mikkeli.
Background information
Born (1962-09-09) 9 September 1962 (age 61)
Sodankylä, Finland
Occupation(s)singer, actress
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Kärkinen was born in Sodankylä. She started her career in the group Lato as a vocalist. After her Eurovision appearance, she started working as a duo with Finnish musician and guitarist Ile Kallio, releasing a number of albums.

Discography

Albums

  • 1991: Mustaa vettä
  • 1995: Sade
  • 1996: Lupaus
  • 1997: Suuri salaisuus
  • 1999: Noitavoimaa
  • 2000: Kaikki oikeudet
  • 2002: Kymmenen laulua
  • 2004: Kuka saa kyyneleet
  • 2005: Sodassa ja rakkaudessa
  • 2008: Saman taivaan alla
  • 2012: Köyhän naisen paratiisi
Preceded by Finland in the Eurovision Song Contest
1991
Succeeded by

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