Hi, I'm Johanna Telander, a Finnish-American singer/songwriter, writer and composer.
PAST AND CURRENT PROJECTS
Starting with a record deal with Universal Music in 2003, and spanning nearly two decades of versatile work ever since, I've been writing, composing, and performing for radio, tv, film and theater ever since.
I'm probably best known for my debut musical theatre piece, Kalevala the Musical, (Book, Music and Lyrics) from which song selections have been showcased at the United Nations, The Scandinavia House NY, The Estonian House New York, Helsinki's Kapsäkki Theatre, and the Signature Theatre Off-Broadway. Kalevala the Musical's concept album, which was released in 2022 and celebrated a Dolby Atmos Remastered Release in 2025, has earned significant international acclaim, having gained the musical a fan base in over 80 countries worldwide, both in and outside of niche theatre communities.
Some other career highlights include: performing alongside Residente and Bad Bunny on the Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon, appearing as an actress on 30Rock, and headlining my own singer-songwriter sets in legendary live music venues around NYC, such as the Bitter End, and singing and playing at many more, such as the Delancey, Greenroom42, 54Below and Chelsea Table&Stage. In voice-over, I have contributed to film projects such as The Fifth Estate, and been featured as the voice of major brands such as Volvo. Aside from music projects, I'm also a published poet! A Deep Blue Green Song, a book of original earth-themed poems, published by Bookleaf Publishing in 2023, and The Resilient Flutter of Butterflies, winner of the 21st Century Emily Dickinson Award, out since 2025, can both be found for purchase through Barnes and Noble, Amazon and most places books are sold!
UPCOMING PROJECTS 2026
Amidst continuing to develop and rebrand Kalevala the Musical, (STAY TUNED), there's an original musical brewing, largely still under wraps, but a Concept Album is planned to drop in 2026. (Announcement to come!) . Poetry Book Vol 3, will release in 2027.
Exciting news in the singer-songwriter realm: The releases of Sandcastles, Little Angel and For You to Know are a part of a grander plan: I can’t wait to reveal the details for a full album in the works, soon!
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“"It is within the creative process of music where she feels most at home"” - Team Broadway World