| Kimmo Pohjonen | |
|---|---|
 Kimmo Pohjonen in 2011 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | August 16, 1964 |
| Genres | Alternative accordion |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
| Instrument(s) | Accordion, voice |
| Website | KimmoPohjonen.com |
Kimmo Pohjonen (born August 16, 1964) is a Finnish accordionist who is known for his avant-garde and experimental work with his custom-made electrified and modified instrument. He has released nine albums of his work and has toured Europe extensively, as well as performances in Japan and some in North America. He records and performs both solo and in collaboration with musicians and other artists, including the Kronos Quartet, and percussionist Pat Mastelotto and guitarist Trey Gunn of King Crimson. Pohjonen still lives in Finland when not on the road. He has performed with one of his daughters, Saana, who plays the drums.[1]
- ^ "Kimmo Pohjonen & Saana Pohjonen (FIN)"Mutiny on the accordion"". Germany: Akut Accordion Festival. Retrieved May 7, 2015.[permanent dead link]