Muska (Babitzin, Finnish female singer)

Marija "Muska" Babitzin (Russian: Мария Бабицын; born 28 June 1952) is a Finnish singer. She became famous in 1971 with "Kirjoita postikorttiin" ('Write on the postcard'), a cover version of "Send Me a Postcard" by Shocking Blue. Her first, eponymous album was released in 1973. It featured the hit "Krokotiili-rock", a cover of Elton John's "Crocodile Rock". Muska participated with her brother Georgij "Ykä" Babitzin in the Finnish national final of Eurovision Song Contest, Euroviisut 1974. The entry "Senhän sanoo järkikin" came sixth. In 1979 she again participated in the Finnish national final with her brother Kirka Babitzin and sister Anna Babitzin. The entry "Aikuiset anteeksi antaa" came fourth. Muska's elder brothers Sammy (1948–1973) and Kirill "Kirka" (1950–2007) were also well-known Finnish singers. Babitzins are Old Russians of Finland. Muska, 1973 Tää se päivä on (Today Is the Day), 1977 Pidä kii (Hold On), 1991 Pienet suuret pojat (Little Big Boys), 1993 Paha silmä (Evil Eye), 2001 Anna mulle aikaa (Give Me Some Time), 2006 YLE Elävä Arkisto: Muska & George: Senhän sanoo järkikin (in Finnish) Yle Elävä Arkisto: Anna, Muska ja Kirka: Aikuiset anteeksi antaa (in Finnish) Suomen Äänitearkisto (Finnish Record Archives): Marija Babitzin (lists her songs in Finnish)