Who is Pekka Pohjola?
Ava Richardson
Updated on February 26, 2026
Who is Pekka Pohjola?
Pekka Pohjola (formerly of Wigwam) was just about the only Finnish prog artist to continue releasing albums at a relatively steady pace during the eighties, without completely losing progressive approach. In 1980 Pekka Pohjola Group toured in the Scandinavia.
What are the best Pekka songs to start with?
“Visitation” is a real masterpiece of melodic jazz-rock elements on which Pekka shows his talents as a bass-player and composer. This is probably the best place to start getting familiar. “Urban Tango” (1982) and “Space Waltz” are probably more accessible combining classical tendencies, fusion, folk and more.
When did Pekka join Wigwam?
In 1970 Pekka joined WIGWAM, a Finnish group around the English singer and pianist Jim PEMBROKE, staying four glorious years. In 1977, he formed The GROUP and in 1979, he toured with Mike OLDFIELD, who is an admirer of this bass-player.
