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) from a variety of European folk traditions (often

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, and associated subgenres), as well as original compositions. Tarujen Saari employs a wide variety of instruments, many of which are traditional or

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-era. Their lyrics are entirely in Finnish, with many songs being translated from the original language. Tarujen Saari's

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elements and "heroic" Viking style lyrics lead to them being categorized as playing

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or "Viking rock". The name of the band, Tarujen Saari (The Island of Sagas), refers to Ireland. The band's female vocalist, Kaisa Saari, was featured on

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's album ''

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'' on the song "Tears."

Discography

Albums

* ''Miltähän Tuo Tuntuisi'' (1997) * ''Helmiä ja kuparikolikoita'' (''Pearls and Copper Coins'') (1998) * ''Hepsankeikka'' (''Flibbertygibbet'') (2000) * ''Tarujen Saari'' (''The Island of Sagas'') (2001) * ''Levoton hauta'' (''The Unquiet Grave'') (2002) * ''Sota kirottu!'' (''Damned War!'') (2004) * ''Susien yö - Delirium Lupus'' (''Night of the Wolves'') (2006)

Discography

Albums

Singles/EPs

References

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