Marita Taavitsainen has been a star of Finnish female artists for three decades.
Marita, who was elected Tango Queen in 1995, finally rose to stardom in 1998, when her huge hit Andre won the Autumn Song Award . The album that followed the victory , Salainen puutarha , went platinum in less than two months. The next album, Yksi ainoa katse , also went gold.
Marita Taavitsainen has been awarded the Emma Award for Female Soloist of the Year. She came in third place in the Telvis voting after serving as a TV presenter in the Videotreffit program. The plaque also includes Iskelmä Finlandia and Finnish Eurovision nominations. In November 2016, Marita received the Kullervo Linna Foundation Award. The awards, which are given annually, are given in recognition of merit in Finnish pop and dance music.
Marita is celebrating her 30th birthday this year. Marita has also been seen in many TV formats, including Komppania Ketonen & Gustafsberg and Dancing with the Stars.
Concerts
Numerous concert appearances , many of which have also been seen on TV, have proven Marita to be a versatile interpreter. Marita's concert repertoire includes themed concerts , concerts with orchestras, Christmas concerts , and duo gigs with accordion, piano, or guitar.
Theater
Marita has also been seen on the stage. The premieres of the musicals in the summer of 25, in which Marita is involved, are Stray Dogs , The King of Satumaan , De va kukku de and Aikuinen Nainen.
Career and recognitions:
- Tango Queen 1995
- Emma Award – Female Artist of the Year
- Autumn Song winner
- Kullervo Linna Award for lifetime achievement in Finnish pop music
The year 2025 marks a milestone in Marita's journey as an artist. The anniversary gigs are full of emotion and stories from her career. Now is the perfect time to bring an artist whose voice is part of the Finnish soul landscape to the stage.
