Aili Järvelä (b. 1985, Kaustinen) is a Finnish singer-songwriter, composer, arranger and violinist whose work grows from folk music roots. She writes, arranges and produces all her own material, and has composed for orchestras, big bands, choirs and musical theatre - including the 2024 musical Katrina. Her third solo album VUORI (2025) won the Teosto Prize and the Indie Awards Album of the Year, and Järvelä herself was voted Best Artist at the Indie Awards gala.
Järvelä won the 2026 Teosto Prize for the compositions and lyrics on her album VUORI; the total prize sum of €40,000 was shared equally with co-winner Joel Järventausta.
Järvelä performed VUORI in full with the Ostrobothnian Chamber Orchestra and Tapiola Sinfonietta at the April Jazz festival in Espoo - the album's first full performance in the Helsinki metropolitan area.
Järvelä is scheduled to perform VUORI in full at Flow Festival in Helsinki (14-16 August 2026), accompanied by the Ostrobothnian Chamber Orchestra and conductor Kaapo Ijas.
VUORI won Album of the Year at the 2026 Indie Awards, and Järvelä was voted Best Artist at the same gala.
Järvelä self-released her third solo album VUORI on 19 September 2025, recorded with the Ostrobothnian Chamber Orchestra, harpist Laura Hynninen and percussionist Samuli Kosminen; it received five-star reviews from Desibeli.net and four stars from Helsingin Sanomat.
concert19:00Singer and composer Aili Järvelä performs in an intimate duo concert with guitarist Sigurdur Rögnvalsson, featuring both new and classic material from her solo repertoire.
concert17:00Aili Järvelä Duo performs in the Indiespa series at Espa's stage. The award-winning singer and composer presents her latest indie music.
concert20:30Aili Järvelä, known for her folk music and compositional work, performs with guitarist Sigurður Rögnvaldsson. The concert features music from her award-winning album VUORI and other works.
