Mikko Alatalo received the title of music advisor.
The president of the Republic Sauli Niinistö has awarded 68 titles. One of them is an artist who has been entertaining Finns with his music for several decades Mikko Alatalo. During his career, he has also worked as a representative of the center.
Alatalo was awarded the title of music advisor by the president.
Iltalehti caught up with the musician, who was very grateful for the honor.
– I am very pleased with this honor, that I was given such an award, which has mainly been received by respected persons in classical music. In a way, this is the merit of having had a long career, but above all, the fact that I am the first songwriter to receive this title, Alatalo says in an interview.
Mikko Alatalo has a reason to smile with the title. Inka Soveri
The man’s first studio album I’m a country boy was published in 1974. Since then, the pace has been fast, as the artist has forged in collaboration with the musician Harri Rinne with 600 songs.
The touring life has become familiar to Alatalo, when he has sung for Finns all over Finland.
– I am happy that there have been recommenders (to receive the title) from all over Finland. I was going to Hartola church to perform when I heard the news. After all, this is a huge honor.
Alatalo turned 72 in May. The hard-working musician still manages to delight listeners with his music. In July, the play “Maalaispoika oon” will be performed at the Sappee summer theater, which is a once-in-a-lifetime musical embellished with the classic songs of Alatalo.
We will see you as the main star The Voice Of Finland familiar from the program Aleksi Aromaa. In addition, the musical stars singer Mira Luoti and an actor Olga Lepistö.
– I’m going to be there at the premiere. Maybe we should organize a gala show because of this award, Alatalo reflects in an interview.
The artist’s eyes are already firmly on autumn, because then he will go on a 50th anniversary tour with the band Coitus Int. In addition to Alatalo, Juice Leskinen, Harri Rinne and Pentti Penninkilampi.
– The old dads still go rock and roll, Alatalo laughs.