Piirpauke
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: Finland
- Born: 1974 in Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
- Active: 1974 - present
Biography
Piirpauke is a Finnish world music and jazz fusion band formed in 1974 by saxophonist and keyboardist Sakari Kukko, its only constant member. Fusing Finnish and Karelian folk melodies with Balkan, Latin, African and Asian influences, the band has released about twenty studio albums, including 'Piirpauke' (1975), 'Koli' (2010) and 'Hali' (2019). Its best known piece is 'Konevitsan kirkonkellot', and percussionist Ismaila Sané has been a member since 1989.
Piirpauke Discography
- Piirpauke (1975) - Album - rated 3.95/5
- Piirpauke 2 (1976) - Album - rated 3.61/5
- Birgi Bühtüi (1981) - Album - rated 3.98/5
- Kirkastus (1981) - Album - rated 3.57/5
Members
- Sakari Kukko - saxophone, keyboards, vocals (1974–Present)
- Ismaila Sané - percussion, vocals (1989–Present)
- Matti Salo - guitar (2019–Present)
- Ari Hossi - bass (2019–Present)
- Ilmari Heikinheimo - drums (2019–Present)
- Hasse Walli - guitar (1974–1978)
- Antti Hytti - bass (1974–1976)
- Jukka Wasama - drums (1974–1976)
- Eerik Siikasaari - bass (2010–2012)
- Rami Eskelinen - drums (2010–2012)