Jesse Kaikuranta – Pride in Esplanade Park

Jesse Kaikuranta is a master of expression, whose tranquil voice has truly captured the hearts of Finns.

The interpreter of great emotions, who has been performing since the early 2000s, came to the attention of the whole nation with his debut album Vie mut kotiin and The Voice of Finland competition in 2012. The album’s triple platinum selling title track Vie mut kotiin, which received five Emma Award nominations, and the singles Järjetön rakkaus and Näytän sulle rannan all became huge hits.

His second album Vaikka minä muutuin was released in 2013. The gold-selling album includes the hit Vielä täällä, which spent several weeks at the top of the radio charts. His latest album Jesse Kaikuranta was released in 2017, since which the artist has released several singles.

He is currently writing new, more personal music and the single Tuu Tuu Tupakkarulla, released in 2024, is proof that Jesse’s music still tugs at heartstrings. A credible and genuinely touching live performer, he is a master of both big stage shows and intimate settings.