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Tenhi
A dark progressive neofolk band from Finland. Founded in 1996 by Tyko Saarikko who was then joined by Ilkka Salminen and Ilmari Issakainen to form the core trio of the group. Current members: Tyko Saarikko – acoustic guitar (1996–present), electric guitar (1996–1997), synthesizer (1996–present), vocals (1997–present), didgeridoo (1999–2002), Jew's harp (1999–2002), udu (2000–2002), piano (2004–present), harmonium (2004–2011, 2014–present), percussions (2004–2006) Ilmari Issakainen – bass (1998–present), guitar (1999–present), piano (1999–present), percussions (1999–2007), backing vocals (1999–present), drums (2000–present) Janina Lehto – flute (2000–2007, 2017–present), backing vocals (2017–present) (also vocals on "Airut:aamujen" (2004)) Inka Eerola – violin (2000–2007, 2017–present) Jaakko Hilppö – backing vocals (2002–present), live bass (2000–present) (also session bass on "Väre" (2002)) Tuukka Tolvanen – backing vocals (2003–present), live acoustic guitar (2000–present) Former members: Ilkka Salminen – drums (1997-2000), bass (1997–1998, 2004–2008), acoustic guitar (1997–2008), synthesizer (1997–1998), lead vocals (1998–2008), harmonium (2004–2008), percussions (2004–2008) Eleonora Lundell – violin (1998–2000), viola/alto violin (2000–2003) Veera Partanen – flute (1999–2000) Paula Lehtomäki – viola (2008–2012) Live/session members: Jussi Lehtinen – piano (2001–2007, 2015–present) (also session backing vocals on "Saivo" (2011), session backing vocals on "Valkama" (2023) (track "Ulapoi")) Raimo Kovalainen – drums (2001–2007, 2015–present) Former live/session members: Kirsikka Wiik – cello (on "Väre" (2002)) Paula Rantamäki – violin (2007–2017) (also session backing vocals on "Valkama" (2023) (tracks "Kesävihanta" and "Aina sininen aina")) Janina Lehto – flute (on "Saivo" (2011)) Heikki Hannikainen – contrabass (on "Saivo" (2011)) Elisa Ollikainen – cello (on "Saivo" (2011)) Thomas "Inve" Riesner – live guest violin (2015, Prophecy Fest 2015) (Dornenreich) Jochen "Evíga" Stock – live guest acoustic guitar (2015, Prophecy Fest 2015) (Dornenreich) Miika Vuoristo – viola (on "Valkama" (2023) (track "Ulapoi"))