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Olivia Merilahti
Olivia Merilahti at the Eurockéennes de Belfort 2011Background information Birth name Olivia Bouyssou Merilahti Born 1982 (age 28–29) Origin Finland Genres Indie rock, folk rock Occupations Singer Instruments Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards Years active 2007-present Associated acts The Dø Olivia Bouyssou Merilahti (born 1982) is a Finnish singer and composer living in France. Her work has been compared to that of Björk, whom she cites as a major influence.[1]
Having studied classical music in Helsinki, Merilahti gravitated to rock music, then jazz and electronic music. In 2004, during the writing of music from the movie Empire of the Wolves, she met Dan Levy, with whom she formed French indie rock band The Dø.
Discography
- 2005: Empire of the Wolves / Soundtrack
- 2008: A Mouthful / The Dø
- 2011: Both Ways Open Jaws / The Dø
References
Categories:- 1982 births
- Living people
- Finnish composers
- Finnish female singers
- Finnish singers
- Finnish composer stubs
- Finnish singer stubs
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