"Vaskilintu is a fast rising musician who bases much of her music on traditional, folk and ritual themes. She has a deeply stirring voice that touches the soul and has amazing range in her vocals. Vaskilintu also creates unique sounds from around the world vocally and with traditional instruments from her travels. She is well-studied and experienced in space holding, ceremony facilitation and voice."

- Leigh Ewin

Vaskilintu means "the brass copper bird" in Finnish. Magdalena Sofia is a vocalist inspired by the therapeutic aspects of music, and the power of sound that affects the emotional landscapes of the human psyche. Magdalena  is inspired by the power of music and voice embodiment techniques.  She holds space for retreats, courses, sharing circles and vocal workshops. 

Magdalena finds her inspiration in music that incorporates therapeutic elements and a holistic approach to sound work. She began her musical journey at the Finnish National Opera as a child, but rediscovered her love for music and the embodiment of voice in 2016. Her artistic vision is inspired by myths and universal soundscapes that reach deep into the soul.

Working with Biohacker´s Summit and Retreat, Leigh Ewin Cold Exposure Finland retreats, Ecstatic Dance Helsinki, Vuodenkierto project funded by Cultural and Educational Ministry of Finland. She is known from the duo LOVI Ritual with multi-instrumentalist and throat-singer Mikko Heikinpoika.

Magdalena is currently working on her Solo Debut Album "Sade" with Producer Marcus Berg (also known from the duo Minuk), who has worked with Nicola Cruz, ElBuho, Mirabai Ceba, Ajeet and many more.

Notable Work

* In spring 2020 Magdalena studied Nada Yoga (yogic philosophy of sound)  in Rishikesh India Nada Yoga School. 

* She has worked in Mexico, Colombia and Ecuador and around the world in different healing centers working with traditional folk healers and leading workshops in transformational retreats. 

* Magdalena was featured with Mikko Heikinpoika in Finnish Broadcast Company YLE in documentary series "Spirituaaliset" in episode called "Rituaalimuusikko", "Ritual musician"

* Magdalena is part of Ministry of Education funded Vuodenkierto project from 2021-2023 with Satu de Weerd, Gabriela Ariana and Ulla Hillebrant. The Project is creating traditional celebrations and Wheel of the Year, with artists, folklorists imagining community events for this era.

SUOMEKSI

Magdalenaa inspiroivat terapeuttiset aspektit musiikissa sekä kehollistettu holistinen äänityö. 

Magdalena aloitti musiikillisen polkunsa Kansallisoopperassa lapsena. Hän kiinnostui uudelleen musiikista, äänenkäytön kehollisuudesta 2016. Häntä inspiroivat artistina myytit sekä yleismaailmalliset sieluun kurottavat  äänimaisemat. 

Hän on työskennellyt eri puolilla maailmaa mm. Intiassa, Ecuadorissa, Kolumbiassa ja Meksikossa. Magdalena on  opiskellut 2020 Nada Yogaa, eli joogista äänenfilosofiaa Pohjois-Intiassa.

 Magdalena on fasilitoinut holistisia äänityöpajoja 2019 vuodesta alkaen. Magdalena pitää ääniretriittejä, kursseja, työpajoja ja piirejä konserttien lisäksi.

Magdalena oli mukana 2021 keväällä YLE Areenan dokumenttisarjassa Spirituaaliset: Rituaalimuusikko.

Lisäksi Magdalena toimii 2021-2023 kulttuuri - ja opetusministeriön tukemassa Vuodenkierto projektissa mukana taiteilijana ja tiedottajana.