Artist description Elma Tuomisalo (Finnish meaning " wild cherry in the wilderness") is a native of Michigan and has been singing all of her life. She is has a wide range of 2 1/2 octaves and an amazing richness of tone in her voice. She works as a naturalist (and a mother) and has been influenced by the "music of the loons". She was discovered by Acie Cargill and has recently sung on his TradFolk release "In The Willow Garden". Acie is known for traditional Kentucky ballads and Elma has enthusiastically responded with her expressive voice. She also sings with an Indiana folk group called Bearberry Swale and plays the lap dulcimer and guitar. She is a serious talent to be watched. She is soon to appear on a TradFolk project "Midwest Ballad Singers" and is planning her own cd for release soon. Elma is also a member of the Bahai faith.

Music Style Traditional Folk Music

Musical Influences Claudia Schmidt, Sally Rogers, Red Grammar, Acie Cargill

Similar Artists Joan Baez, Judy Collins

Artist History Voice training and chorus throughout High School and at Michigan State University and with the Bahai Chorus in Winnetka, Il.

Group Members Elma Tuomisalo

Instruments Guitar, lap dulcimer

Location chicago, Il - USA

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