Marija "Muska" Babitzin (born 28 June 1952 in Helsinki, Finland) 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" (cover of Crocodile Rock by Elton John).
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 Muska in 2008 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Marija Babitzin |
| Born | 28 June 1952 |
| Origin | Helsinki, Finland |
| Genres | Finnish rock Pop rock Iskelmä |
| Occupation | singer |
| Years active | 1969— |
| Labels | Johanna Kustannus, Poptori |
| Website | Muska.fi |
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 alias Kirka (1950–2007) were also well-known Finnish singers. Babitzins are Old Russians of Finland.
Discography
editAlbums
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
editExternal links
edit- Suomen Äänitearkisto (Finnish Record Archives): Marija Babitzin (lists her songs in Finnish)