iskelmään
Iskelmään is a genre of Finnish popular music. The term "iskelmä" literally translates to "hit song" in Finnish, and it encompasses a broad range of melodic, often sentimental, songs. Its origins can be traced back to the early 20th century, evolving from folk music, traditional schlagers, and early jazz influences.
The lyrical themes of iskelmä commonly revolve around love, romance, longing, and everyday life experiences, often
Iskelmään gained significant popularity in Finland throughout the mid to late 20th century, becoming a staple