Edea is a Finnish musical group. The Edea's song lyrics are written in
an older form of the Finnish language and speak of old traditions as
well. The mysterious runic symbols inscribed on the bows of Viking
boats, door posts, drinking vessels, and amulets as well as the
Finnish composer Sibelius are the source of Edea’s music. Edea
competed in the Eurovision Song Contest 1998 with their song,
Aava.Alexi Ahoniemi plays keyboard and saxophone. He has written
lyrics, composed, and arranged for numerous groups.The ensemble also
includes Tommy Mansikka-Aho, who plays ethnic wind instruments, and
percussionists Samuli Kosminen and Ethiopian-born Abdissa Assefa, who
provide underlying harmonies.Marika Krook (born October 27, 1972 in
Stockholm, Sweden) is Edea’s figurehead and soprano performer; she
is a well-known Finnish actress, singer, and dancer. She started her
classical music studies at age 15 and made her debut at the Vaasa
Opera in 1988. In 1992, she won the International Opera Song Contest
in Tallinn and sang the principal role of Maria in The Sound Of Music
in summer theatre. She is currently studying opera singing at the
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