Vilma Jää, a Finnish folk and pop singer, is bringing her eerie and affecting traditional music to the Metropolitan Opera.
Vilma Jää never expected to play a major role in one of the 21st century’s most acclaimed operas when she enrolled at the Sibelius Academy to study folk music.
Vilma Jää, a folk music graduate, plays a pivotal role in the Met Opera's 'Innocence,' showcasing Finnish traditions while collaborating with composer Kaija Saariaho.