KAJ ( , ) is a Finnish Swedish-speaking music and comedy group from

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in Ostrobothnia,

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. The group is part of the

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cultural sphere and primarily performs in

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with lyrics in the Vörå dialect. The group consists of Kevin Holmström, Axel Åhman, and Jakob Norrgård, whose first name initials form the band's name. KAJ's music spans multiple genres, including pop (K/J-Pop, latin), rock, rap, opera, disco, and schlager, often incorporating humour and satire. The group also has a satirical

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called ''Vörjeans,'' which parodies

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subcultures. The group has published lyrics for over 100 songs. They represented Sweden in the

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with the song "

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", where they finished fourth with 321 points.

Background

Axel Åhman and Jakob Norrgård first met through

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in Vörå, where they became close friends. Later, Axel met Kevin Holmström at a

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track in Röukas, Vörå, where they helped push Axel's stalled

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out of the woods. Kevin and Jakob met at a school disco in

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, as they both had Axel as a mutual friend. The trio later attended the same school, strengthening their friendship, and eventually formed KAJ in 2009.

Musicals and awards

KAJ has produced two musicals at

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: ''

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'' (2018) and ''Botnia Paradise'' (2021). In 2013, KAJ were the recipients of the inaugural prize awarded by . That same year, their song "" won the award for Best Amateur Production in Film/TV/Video at the Finland-Swedish Nöjesgalan. In 2014, KAJ were awarded the Svenska Natten medal for their promotion of

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dialects. In 2015, the group was awarded the title of Honorable Ostrobothnians of the Year. In 2021, KAJ won the Ostrobothnian distinction for Rural Face of the Year, awarded by and . Following their win, KAJ were named the 2025 Sauna Promoter of the Year () by , which is set to be awarded on 14 June.

Chart performance

On 16 March 2025, KAJ's song "Bara bada bastu" reached number one on the Swedish radio chart

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with 192 points, marking the group's first time topping the chart. The song also topped

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on 22 March 2025, after three weeks on the chart, climbing from second place the previous week. The song also topped

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's global viral 50 chart in March 2025.

Melodifestivalen and Eurovision 2025

In 2025, KAJ participated in Sweden's

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with the song "

", qualifying directly to the final. They eventually won the final with 164 points, and represented Sweden in the

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, Switzerland. The entry was the first entry sung in Swedish sent by Sweden since 1998. The last time an entry was sung in Swedish at the Eurovision Song Contest was in 2012, with Finland-Swedish singer

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representing

with " När jag blundar". Before their performance, there was speculation that KAJ would have to change some of their lyrics according to Eurovision rules, because using the Finnish expletive ''

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'' was prohibited. However, when the group performed in the first Eurovision semi-final on 13 May 2025, the lyrics were unaltered, with Kevin Holmström singing "perkele" in his verse. Following their performance in the first semi-final, KAJ qualified to the grand final on 17 May, where they were placed fourth (out of 26 entries) with 321 points.

Band members

The members of KAJ were born in three different municipalities which have since merged to form

. * (, born 12December 1993) – vocals, guitar and other instruments. From Komossa in the former municipality of

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. Studied sound production and design for film and TV at Arcada University of Applied Sciences. Lives in the

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district of

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with his wife. His cousins are cross-country skier

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and former professional footballer

Sebastian Strandvall Sebastian Strandvall (born 16 September 1986) is a Finnish former professional footballer, who played as a midfielder. A former senior international for Finland,) – vocals, bass, violin, saxophone and other instruments. From Palvis in the former municipality of Old Vörå. Is also a writer of short stories, children's books, and novels, having published four works since 2020. Placed third in the 2017 for Finland-Swedish authors organised by

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. Studied journalism at the

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's and worked as a journalist for . Lives in

Vaasa Vaasa (; , ), formerly (1855-1917) known as Nikolaistad (; ), Nicknamed 'Mr. International'. * (, born 22March 1993) – vocals and melodica. From the former municipality of

. Studied photography and editing for film and TV at Arcada University of Applied Sciences. Was a radio presenter for

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in 2017. Lives in Helsinki with his fiancée. Nicknamed 'Schakob' after a skit with SVT, whereby Jakob humorously mimicked the British pronunciation of his name.

The significance of dialect and language to the group

KAJ considers humour, rather than dialect, to be the central element of their creative work. They emphasise linguistic playfulness and relatability as key components in their performances. Although not an explicit aim from the outset, the group has frequently been regarded as informal ambassadors for

dialects. They have expressed that they do not reject this role. According to the group, dialects in

Swedish-speaking Finland There are 53 municipalities of Finland in which Finnish is not the sole official language. In Finland, as of December 31, 2013, 89.3% of the population speak Finnish, 5.3% Swedish and 0.04% Sami languages.Ostrobothnia — have become less pronounced over time. Axel Åhman has noted that it was once common for older generations to criticise deviations in pronunciation, even between neighbouring communities, a practice that has largely faded. The group has confirmed that they tend to adjust their speech when performing in Sweden, describing their usual variety as a "rougher Finland-Swedish dialect," which they acknowledge may be difficult to understand for those unfamiliar with it. Dialect is regarded by the members as their native and most natural form of expression, used both in performance and in private communication, provided it does not hinder mutual understanding. Among audiences in their native Ostrobothnia, the use of dialect was initially a distinctive and notable aspect of the group's identity. However, over time, the focus of audience attention has shifted more towards the group's humour. A similar pattern was observed when KAJ began performing in the Nyland () region, where the dialect initially drew attention but eventually became secondary to the comedic content. The group is known for its playful approach to language. Following their rise in popularity in southern Finland through the viral success of "", the group was invited by the radio station

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X3M to attempt mimicking dialects from Nyland. According to the editors, KAJ performed the task successfully, with the result described as "in any case, much better than when someone from Nyland tries to imitate an Ostrobothnian dialect."

The group's relationship with the Finnish language

KAJ's relationship with the

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has been described by the group members as marked by a mix of apprehension and goodwill. Their victory in Melodifestivalen 2025 led to broader recognition within Finnish-speaking Finland, where they had previously received limited attention. As a result, the group began appearing in Finnish-language media and conducting interviews in Finnish. In an interview with the Finnish public broadcaster

in February 2025, the members expressed nervousness about speaking Finnish but emphasised the importance of enabling Finnish-speaking audiences to engage with the group's activities and share in the celebratory atmosphere. The group has, with characteristic self-irony, referred to their own use of Finnish as ("rally Finnish"). The term is a play on

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, a humorous expression referring to heavily accented, grammatically simplified English, often associated with Finnish rally drivers and, more recently, the Eurovision performer

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. In March 2025, the

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(Kotus) selected as the Finnish "Word of the Month," highlighting KAJ's use of Finnish as a positive example of practical language application. According to the institute, it is more important to utilise one's language skills than to aim for flawless speech. Kotus director Leena Nissilä had addressed this perspective in a 2023 blog post, where she encouraged speakers to take pride in the courage it takes to use a developing second language and to overcome language-related shame.

Music videos and performances

The group KAJ has produced music spanning a wide range of genres. They have often created unique music videos and occasionally released filmed live performances. Several of their videos have surpassed one million views on YouTube.

Heimani i skick

In May 2013, KAJ released the song Heimani i skick. After completing their conscription service, the group contemplated how to gain airtime not only on the adult-oriented Radio Vega but also on the youth station

, despite performing in dialect and using acoustic instrumentation. This led them to invent their own genre, "pipp pop"—a form of

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that humorously centers around themes of intimacy, derived from the Swedish dialect word '' pippa''. The term "heimani i skick" refers to the sense of security provided by well-maintained property, a concept associated with the attractiveness of Ostrobothnian men. The song earned them the award for Best Amateur Production in film/TV/video at the first Finland-Swedish entertainment gala in 2013.

Jåo nåo e ja jåo YOLO ja nåo

In July 2014, KAJ released a

summer hit with the single Jåo nåo e ja jåo yolo ja nåo. The lyrics depict a man from Pensala, a small town in

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, Finland, experiencing a midlife crisis and going out to test his appeal on the market. The title is a tongue-twister roughly translating to "Sure, I guess I'm YOLO, yeah." The techno-style track with

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elements became the group's breakthrough across

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and

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according to the group. The song was produced in collaboration with , a Finnish music producer with success in

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. The theme centers around a grandmother who insistently offers her grandchildren food until they become nauseated, while the grandfather doubles the

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speed. In the music video, the band performs on a rotating stage inside a

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, with dyed hair—blue (Kevin Holmström), pink (Axel Åhman), and platinum blonde (Jakob Norrgård). Cultural editor Patrik Back of

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ranked the song as KAJ's best ahead of their

appearance.

Kom ti byin

The song Kom ti byin celebrates rural village life, highlighting the group's own hometowns:

(Jakob), Komossa (Kevin), and Palvis (Axel), with Komossa and Palvis being small towns in the municipality of

. It emphasizes five benefits of countryside living: close-knit social ties, proximity to the sea, communal access to public spaces, creative coping with boredom, and a strong tradition of voluntary cooperation (" talko" spirit). The song ends with a nostalgic reflection: You can take the boy out of the village, but not the village out of the boy.

Härkas (No var e nåo na twerkas)

Härkas (No var e nåo na twerkas) is KAJ's first

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music video. It features a DJ repeatedly told to "get a real job," reflecting the group's own artistic struggles. According to band member Kevin Holmström, the song is inspired by the slow path to acceptance through performance and audience response. In the video, the DJ receives a call from a

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producer asking him to step in as a substitute because

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has "driven into a ditch"—a pun in which the Vörå dialect word ''diiki'' (ditch) rhymes with "Avicii." The music video references the dance style known as

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, characterized by hip and lower-body movements in a squatting position. The animation includes satirical elements featuring caricatured dance scenes with well-known Finnish politicians, including then-Prime Minister

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leader

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, and Christian Democrat

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. ''Härkas'' is a dialectal exclamation expressing astonishment or dismay.

Paavos barkbrö

Released in 2017, Paavos barkbrö is a patriotic tribute to Finland’s centenary of independence. It was performed at the Skolmusik 2017 festival in Botniahall with hundreds of schoolchildren. The song is based on the poem ''(''also known as Bonden Paavo) by national poet

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. The lyrics tell of resilience in times of hardship, as a farmer mixes bark into his bread and ultimately helps a neighbor despite his own struggles. The band members describe the song as blending Finnish melancholy with a touch of humor.

Nissan bromsa

Nissan bromsa is the group's

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of the

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'' Nessun dorma'' from the final act of Giacomo Puccini's

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''. It was performed at the

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in episode 2, season 3 of the

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series ''Nästan unplugged'' in 2018. Kevin Holmström opens by describing how

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had formed on the road and the car owner had neglected to switch to winter tires. Dressed in a tailcoat, Jakob Norrgård sings about the consequence: a

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car braked, slid into a ditch, and remained there despite futile attempts to retrieve it—first with a

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, and then using a

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. Phonetically, the Vörå dialect matches the

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lyrics in several ways: ''guardi le stelle'' / ''bärgningsställe'' ("tow site"), ''splenderà'' / ''bränder å'' ("I set off"), and the final crescendo ''vincerò'' ("I will win") / ''gick vinschin å'' ("the winch broke"). The performance gained international attention in 2025 and was received positively, including by

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. In 2025, Jakob performed another version of the parody titled ''Näsan domnar'' ("The nose is going numb") in both Stockholm and Vaasa.

Text-TV

In 2019, the group paid tribute to

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with a song in the

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genre. The track is considered to be inspired by

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and

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. In live performances, Kevin portrays a father who, seated in his armchair after a day of work, uses his remote control to read the "truth" on page 899—covering topics such as

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, the weather, and news. Axel is the primary soloist, and Jakob performs with a television set on his head.

Vörjeans

Vörjeans are the comedy group's

s who perform rockabilly music. Under the names Tommy (Jakob), Freppa (Kevin), and Määnin (Axel), the group released the album ''Born to börn'' on June 14, 2019, which includes the song ''Volvoräägör''.

Discography

Studio albums

Live albums

Compilation albums

Singles

Notes

References

External links

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