Emilia Sisco & The Northern Lights

Emilia Sisco is a rising force in contemporary soul, whose voice and songwriting have captivated listeners around the globe. With her powerhouse vocals and remarkable ability to weave narratives through her music, she effortlessly blends soul, jazz and blues, delivering deep emotional resonance that reflects the rich complexity of the human experience.

​Emilia’s debut solo album, Introducing Emilia Sisco, recently released on Timmion Records, has been met with widespread acclaim. The album has quickly earned praise from critics, with Helsingin Sanomat calling it “one of the best Finnish debuts of the year”. The compositions have been described as timeless, yet contemporary. Inspired by soul icons such as Aretha Franklin, Etta James, and Billie Holiday, Emilia brings a modern twist to the classic soul and R&B tradition. Before the album’s release, she gained attention with the singles Don’t Believe You Like That, with Trouble, and It’ll Get Better, released in collaboration with Cold Diamond & Mink.

Born and raised in Helsinki with Finnish-Zambian roots, Emilia has quickly emerged as a promising name in contemporary soul. With each release, she expands her artistic boundaries while staying true to her signature style. Her debut is just the beginning – Emilia Sisco is an artist to watch!

Emilia Sisco – vocals
Unna Kortehisto – backing vocals
Fatima Kortesoja – backing vocals
Tuomas Metsberg – guitar
Antti Ikola – piano & organ
Joose Kyyrö – saxophone
Juha Jay Kortehisto – trombone
Ndioba Gueye – bass
Thomas Rönnholm – drums
Janne Haavisto – percussion

The same ticket also includes the evening’s second act at 9 PM. The full Turku Sea Jazz program will be announced in May.