Eino Grön, born January 31, 1939, is a Finnish American singer known for his performance of a wide range of popular music styles, including Tango, jazz, and spiritual music. Grön was born at the island of Reposaari in Pori but has lived the last 30 years mainly in Palm Beach, Florida.[1]
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Birth name | Eino Joel Grön |
Born | (1939-01-31) January 31, 1939 (age 83) Porin maalaiskunta, Finland |
Genres | tango, jazz, schlager, religious music |
Occupation(s) | singer |
Years active | 1957–present |
Labels | Warner Music Group |
Website | einogron |
Grön made his first recording in 1958 and he is one of the most iconic persons in the Finnish popular music scene. Grön is best known as a tango singer but his styles vary from Finnish schlager to jazz and spiritual music, such as traditional Christmas songs.[2] He has made recordings with many other artists like Argentine tango musicians and Finnish jazz clarinet player Antti Sarpila. Grön's discography includes 28 studio albums and several compilations.
In 2001 Grön received the Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland.[2]
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