Person Open DS/UK/23395 Alakotila; Timo (15 July 1959-present); Finnish composer, arranger and musician Alakotila Timo 15 July 1959-present Finnish composer, arranger and musician Male (cisgender) Finland

Finnish Musician | Composer | Folk White No known disability No known religious affiliation Unknown Timo Alakotila is a Finnish composer, arranger, and musician. He is one of the founding members of the well-known Finnish folk fiddler group JPP of the Kaustinen tradition, where he plays harmonium, and in the similar group Troka. In both groups, he is one of the main arrangers and composers. Alakotila has worked with accordionist Maria Kalaniemi for more than ten years in several formats, including a duo, a trio and the group Aldargaz. Kalaniemi and Alakotila play both their own and each other's arrangements and compositions, as well as some traditional material. Another of Alakotila's projects is Unto Tango Orchestra (Tango-orkesteri Unto), a tango orchestra that was formed to perform at Expo '98 in Lisbon, Portugal. Alakotila also works as a teacher at the Sibelius Academy and at the Helsinki Pop & Jazz Conservatory. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timo_Alakotila (2022) International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHEHarper 4/20/2021 RAHAKirkbride 6/15/2022 48e8a1b7-7327-47d5-abba-68766be19caf