Muska
Muska | |
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 Muska in 2008 | |
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| Born | Marija Babitzin 28 June 1952 Helsinki, Finland |
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| Occupation | singer |
| Years active | 1969–present |
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| Website | www |
Marija "Muska" Babitzin (Russian: Мария Бабицын; born 28 June 1952) is a Finnish singer. She became famous in 1971 with "Kirjoita postikorttiin" ('Write on the postcard'), a cover version of "Send Me a Postcard" by Shocking Blue. Her first, eponymous album was released in 1973. It featured the hit "Krokotiili-rock", a cover of Elton John's "Crocodile Rock".
Muska participated with her brother Georgij "Ykä" Babitzin in the Finnish national final of Eurovision Song Contest, Euroviisut 1974. The entry "Senhän sanoo järkikin" came sixth.[1] In 1979 she again participated in the Finnish national final with her brother Kirka Babitzin and sister Anna Babitzin. The entry "Aikuiset anteeksi antaa" came fourth.[2]
Muska's elder brothers Sammy (1948–1973) and Kirill "Kirka" (1950–2007) were also well-known Finnish singers. Babitzins are Old Russians of Finland.
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]- Muska, 1973
- Tää se päivä on (Today Is the Day), 1977
- Pidä kii (Hold On), 1991
- Pienet suuret pojat (Little Big Boys), 1993
- Paha silmä (Evil Eye), 2001
- Anna mulle aikaa (Give Me Some Time), 2006
References
[edit]External links
[edit]- Suomen Äänitearkisto (Finnish Record Archives): Marija Babitzin (lists her songs in Finnish)
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