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Viola Turpeinen

Viola Irene Turpeinen (15 November 1909 – 26 December 1958) was an American-Finnish accordion player. She was one of the most well-known Finnish-American musicians of her time, and is possibly the first woman in the world to record accordion solos.

Birth and Death Data: Born November 15, 1909 (Marquette County), Died December 26, 1958 (Florida)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1928 - 1938

Roles Represented in DAHR: accordion, leader, arranger, soprano vocal

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Recordings (Results 1-25 of 40 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor BVE-41657 10-in. 1/30/1928 Emman valssi John Rosendahl ; Viola Turpeinen Violin and accordion duet instrumentalist, accordion  
Victor BVE-41658 10-in. 1/30/1928 Kaustisen John Rosendahl ; Viola Turpeinen Violin and accordion duet instrumentalist, accordion  
Victor BVE-41659 10-in. 1/30/1928 Kauhavan John Rosendahl ; Viola Turpeinen Violin and accordion duet instrumentalist, accordion  
Victor BVE-41660 10-in. 1/30/1928 Violan Viola Turpeinen Accordion solo instrumentalist, accordion  
Victor BVE-41661 10-in. 1/30/1928 Penttilän valssi John Rosendahl ; Viola Turpeinen Violin and accordion duet instrumentalist, accordion  
Victor BVE-41662 10-in. 1/30/1928 Jukan sottiisi John Rosendahl ; Viola Turpeinen Violin and accordion duet instrumentalist, accordion  
Victor BVE-41663 10-in. 1/30/1928 Jaahyvais valssi John Rosendahl ; Viola Turpeinen Banjo and accordion duet instrumentalist, accordion  
Victor BVE-48600 10-in. 11/19/1928 Hanuri marssi John Rosendahl ; Viola Turpeinen Accordion and violin duet instrumentalist, accordion  
Victor BVE-48601 10-in. 11/19/1928 Pääskys valssi John Rosendahl ; Viola Turpeinen Accordion and violin duet instrumentalist, accordion  
Victor BVE-48603 10-in. 11/20/1928 Hymy huulilla John Rosendahl ; Viola Turpeinen Accordion and violin duet instrumentalist, accordion  
Victor BVE-48604 10-in. 11/20/1928 Suomi sottiise John Rosendahl ; Viola Turpeinen Accordion and banjo duet instrumentalist, accordion  
Victor BVE-48605 10-in. 11/20/1928 Neekeri mailla John Rosendahl ; Viola Turpeinen Accordion and banjo duet instrumentalist, accordion  
Victor BVE-48606 10-in. 11/20/1928 Violon mazurka Viola Turpeinen Accordion solo instrumentalist, accordion  
Victor BVE-48607 10-in. 11/20/1928 Ihanne valssi Viola Turpeinen Accordion solo instrumentalist, accordion  
Victor BVE-48608 10-in. 11/20/1928 Jalasjarven polka Viola Turpeinen Accordion solo instrumentalist, accordion  
Victor BVE-51291 10-in. 5/7/1929 Viulu polkka John Rosendahl ; Viola Turpeinen Violin and accordion duet instrumentalist, accordion  
Victor BVE-51292 10-in. 5/7/1929 Soittajan polkka Viola Turpeinen Accordion solo instrumentalist, accordion  
Victor BVE-51293 10-in. 5/7/1929 Mustalaisen sottisi John Rosendahl ; Viola Turpeinen Violin and accordion duet instrumentalist, accordion  
Victor BVE-51991 10-in. 5/10/1929 Ihana maa Viola Turpeinen Accordion solo instrumentalist, accordion  
Victor BVE-51992 10-in. 5/10/1929 Tähti valssi John Rosendahl ; Viola Turpeinen Violin and accordion duet instrumentalist, accordion  
Victor BVE-51993 10-in. 5/10/1929 Kautisen polkka John Rosendahl ; Viola Turpeinen Violin and accordion duet instrumentalist, accordion  
Victor BVE-51994 10-in. 5/10/1929 Ilonen polkka John Rosendahl ; Viola Turpeinen Banjo and accordion duet instrumentalist, accordion  
Victor BRC-70144 10-in. 8/3/1931 Kaikuja tanssisalista Viola, Sylvia and John Instrumental trio instrumentalist, accordion  
Victor BRC-70145 10-in. 8/3/1931 Merella Viola, Sylvia and John Instrumental trio instrumentalist, accordion  
Victor BRC-70146 10-in. 8/3/1931 Mikkelin Viola, Sylvia and John Violin and accordion duet instrumentalist, accordion  
(Results 1-25 of 40 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Turpeinen, Viola," accessed October 31, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/106265.

Turpeinen, Viola. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved October 31, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/106265.

"Turpeinen, Viola." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 31 October 2024.

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URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/106265

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