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    Martti Eliel Pokela (23 January 1924 – 23 August 2007) was a Finnish folk musician and composer. Pokela was an expert with the kantele, Finland's national...
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  • Pokela is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Martti Pokela (1924–2007), Finnish folk musician John Nyathi Pokela (1922–1985), South African...
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    Paul Tortelier Mikko Paananen, known as Mige, bassist of the band HIM Martti Pokela, founder of the folk music department and former professor of the kantele...
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    000 folklore-related photograph slides and negatives. Together with Martti Pokela he contributed to the revival of the Finnish traditional musical instrument...
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  • aspects of the Finnish heritage are conveyed, aided by backing musicians Martti Pokela and Toivo Alaspää. Another cornerstone of Loituma's art is a Finnish...
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    mid-20th century, starting with the efforts of modern players such as Martti Pokela in the 1950s and 1960s. Education for playing the instrument starts...
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  • road racer Martti Pokela (1924–2007), Finnish folk musician and composer Martti Räsänen (1893–1976), Finnish linguist and turkologist Martti Rautanen (1845–1926)...
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    Rentola, teacher and writer (lived in Haapavesi) Marko Ritola, sprinter Martti Pokela, folk musician and composer Matti Koskenkorva, cross-country skier Matti...
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    Other recorded versions include the 1978 version by Matti Kontio, Martti Pokela and Eeva-Leena Sariola, and the 2002 version by heavy metal band Sentenced...
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  • Markku Blomqvist Cinematography Markku Lehmuskallio Music by Kari Rydman Martti Pokela Release date 5 November 1976 (1976-11-05) Running time 107 minutes Country...
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    1960s when the instrument was of low popularity, and 5-string player Martti Pokela was one of the few other recognised musicians playing the instrument...
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  • Governor of Manitoba (1970–1976). David Perry, 78, New Zealand cricketer. Martti Pokela, 83, Finnish folk musician. Robert Symonds, 80, American actor (Dynasty...
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    Pietinen, photographer Lasse Pihlajamaa, accordionist Marjatta Pokela, singer Martti Pokela, singer Sakari Puurunen, theater director Essi Renvall, sculptor...
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  • skater (b. 1940) 9 August – Rolf Wiik, fencer (b. 1929). 23 August – Martti Pokela, folk musician and composer (b. 1924). 27 September – Marjatta Raita...
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    breccia layer. The second drilling reached a depth of 165.75 meters in Pokela, Vimpeli. The fourth drilling reached a depth of 275 meters in the intermediate...
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  • Lakio 5 24 Kim Lindberg 5 24 Pauli Massinen 5 28 Atte Nyman 5 24 Väinö Pokela 5 24, 34 Jaakko Kajanto 5 † 32 Arvo Koskelainen 5 24 Ilmari Joensuu 5 26...
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