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Maarit Hurmerinta

Maarit Hurmerinta
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About

Maarit Hurmerinta (born 10 November 1953 in Helsinki) is a Finnish singer-songwriter who has performed under the mononym Maarit since her debut album in 1973. Over a career spanning more than five decades she has released 18 studio albums, drawing on pop, rock, soul and jazz, and built a reputation for a distinctive, instantly recognisable voice. In 2015 she became the first woman to receive Finland's State Prize for Music in the field of popular music.

18
Studio albums released
#7
Peak chart position in Finland (album 'Miten elämästä kertoisin', 2013)
#9
Peak chart position in Finland (album 'Good Days, Bad Days', 2004)
2015
Year of Finland's State Prize for Music (popular music category, first woman)

What's new

  • 2026-08

    Maarit Hurmerinta Duo performed at G Livelab Tampere on 15 August 2026.

  • 2026-02

    The duo played concerts in Kokkola (Musiikkikeskus Snellman) in February 2026, drawing positive audience reviews.

  • 2025-09

    Maarit Hurmerinta Duo performed at Hannikaisen sali, Nurmes-talo in Nurmes on 26 September 2025.

  • 2024-07

    Yle broadcast the 20-part audiodrama 'Maarit - nälkää ja rakkautta' on Yle Areena and Yle Radio Suomi from 1 July 2024, depicting Hurmerinta's life and career.

  • 2024-08

    Maarit Hurmerinta Duo gave a free outdoor concert at Vuokatinvaara, Sotkamo on 31 August 2024 as part of Finland's Nature Day celebrations.

Tour

TampereKokkolaNurmesSeinäjokiRiihimäkiHelsinkiLahti

Tracks

Jäätelökesäsignature evergreen, one of her best-known hits since the 1970s
Lainaa vainfan favourite from the debut 1973 album
Jos tahdot tietäätitle track of 1993 album, a lasting crowd favourite
Ainalämmin olkapääpopular hit featured regularly in live setlists
Sumuinen puutarhatitle track of the 2019 studio album, her 18th

😴 Nothing scheduled with this artist in the near future.

Past · 2

Where they play · 1

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