Raija Mäntyniemi is the 2026 Tango Queen , whose strong interpretation, warm voice, and genuine presence touch listeners from song to song.
Originally from Kauhajoki, Raija grew up in a musical family, and music has been with her throughout her life.
He is known especially as a respected interpreter of traditional tango, who conveys the stories of the songs to the audience with emotion and sincerity.
In 2026, Raija made history by being crowned the first Tango Queen of Romani origin.
He has previously won, among other things, the title of Outstanding Singer 2025 and the Outstanding Tango Interpreter 2026.
