Hanni-Mari Autere (also known as Hanni Autere) is a Finnish fiddle-singer, folk singer, and musician.[1][2] She is a member of Loituma. Autere has become known for the singing freestyle in the song Ievan polkka as a part of Loituma music group which has later become known as a Leekspin girl meme.[3][4][5][6]
Career
Hanni is a versatile musician who enjoys numerous roles in the field of art. She graduated with a doctorate in music in 2011 from the folk music subject group of the Sibelius Academy.[7]