[1 Hour] Loituma - Ievan Polkka (ufuk Kaplan Remix) Apr 2026

: The melody dates back to the 1700s, while the lyrics were written by Eino Kettunen in 1928. It is sung in a heavy Eastern Savonian dialect of Finnish.

: The famous "nonsensical" part popularized by Loituma consists of improvised syllables with no actual meaning, used primarily for their rhythmic and humorous sound. Key Cultural Milestones [1 HOUR] Loituma - Ievan Polkka (Ufuk Kaplan Remix)

: The Finnish a cappella quartet Loituma revived the song on their debut album, featuring the distinct vocal harmonies and scat singing that later went viral. : The melody dates back to the 1700s,

: The song tells the lighthearted tale of a young man who sneaks a girl named Ieva (dialect for Eva/Eeva) away from her strict mother to dance the polka all night. [1 HOUR] Loituma - Ievan Polkka (Ufuk Kaplan Remix)