Ville Leinonen, born in 1975 in Savonlinna, is a Finnish singer-songwriter. His music combines elements of bohemian folk, bossa nova, and imaginary exoticism. His musical journey began with early releases such as Raastinlauluja (1997), which was re-released in 2002. Leinonen's career saw significant milestones including the release of albums like Ville Leinonen & Valumo (2000) and Kimaltavia unelmia (2001). He also contributed to various projects, notably as a drummer for bands Office Building from 1999 to 2003 and Risto from 2005 to 2008. His discography includes notable works such as Alive II -live (2006), Hei! (2007), and Majakanvartijan uni (2010). He has also collaborated with other artists and bands under Fonal Records, including Islaja, Paavoharju, and Es.
