About Raoul Björkenheim
Born 1956. Raoul Björkenheim is an American and Finnish jazz musician, composer, guitarist, jazz guitarist and musician.
Raoul Melvin Björkenheim (born February 11, 1956) is a Finnish-American jazz guitarist, who has lived in Helsinki, New York,
His mother is Finnish-American actress Taina Elg. In his teens he moved to Finland. After recording three albums with Vesala, he formed Krakatau.
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Who is Raoul Björkenheim?
Finnish musician
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Raoul Björkenheim was born on 11 February 1956 in Los Angeles.
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Raoul Björkenheim is a jazz musician, composer, guitarist, jazz guitarist and musician.
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Raoul Björkenheim is American and Finnish.
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