Wigwam is a Finnish progressive-rock band founded in 1969 (formed from members connected to Blues Section) whose early lineup included Ronnie Österberg and Jim Pembroke, with key contributors Jukka Gustavson and Pekka Pohjola.

Founded in 1969; early members and contributors include Ronnie Österberg (drums), Jim Pembroke (vocals), Jukka Gustavson (organ/piano/vocals) and Pekka Pohjola. Noted for albums such as Fairyport and for a prominent role in the Finnish progressive rock scene.

The provided review (Giona) praises Wigwam's 1971 album Fairyport for its sonic variety and compositional balance among Jukka Gustavson, Jim Pembroke and Pekka Pohjola. The review traces the band's origins to 1969 and notes lineup changes and the double-album format including a live jam. Instrumentation (organ, piano, bass, violin, winds) and moments of both delicate intimacy and energetic prog are highlighted.

For:Fans of 1970s progressive rock; listeners interested in Finnish rock history; fans of organ/piano-driven prog.

 

What do you say, shall we take a trip to Finland? Yes, why not, there are so many beautiful things to see: forests that cover 70% of the territory, the countless glacial lakes (almost 188,000), the reindeer farms in the tundra inhabited by the Sami people... Oh, but we need to talk about music? OK, then let\u0027s start from 1967, the year when Blues Section was born, the first in their country to move away from the universally recognized beat-pop language and lean towards certain jazz sounds, without losing the accessibility of their musical proposal.

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