Marija "Muska" Babitzin (born June 28, 1952 in Helsinki, Finland) is a Finnish singer. She became famous in 1971 with "Kirjoita postikorttiin" ('Write on the postcard'), a cover version of Send Me a Postcard by Shocking Blue. Her first, eponymous album was released in 1973. It featured the hit "Krokotiili-rock" (cover of Crocodile Rock by Elton John).
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Birth name | Marija Babitzin |
Born | (1952-06-28) June 28, 1952 (age 70) |
Origin | Helsinki, Finland |
Genres | Finnish rock Pop rock Iskelmä |
Occupation(s) | singer |
Years active | 1969— |
Labels | Johanna Kustannus, Poptori |
Website | Muska.fi |
Muska participated with her brother Georgij "Ykä" Babitzin in the Finnish national final of Eurovision Song Contest, Euroviisut 1974. The entry "Senhän sanoo järkikin" came sixth.[1] In 1979 she again participated in the Finnish national final with her brother Kirka Babitzin and sister Anna Babitzin. The entry "Aikuiset anteeksi antaa" came fourth.[2]
Muska's elder brothers Sammy (1948–1973) and Kirill alias Kirka (1950–2007) were also well-known Finnish singers. Babitzins are Old Russians of Finland.