Soila Sariola (FIN)

Soila Sariola is a singer and teacher. She composes for the a cappella group Rajaton and sings there as a permanent ensemble member in alto. She graduated from the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki with a Master of Folk Music (2006). In her doctoral studies, she deals with the combination of improvised voice and painting. She is also concerned with the effects of improvised music on the development of premature babies. She is a member of the vocal bands Saaga Ensemble (lead vocals, composer), SOTM (The Songs of the Moment) and TSIP (The Improvisation collective of the dance company Tsuumi).