Singer-songwriter and theatre professional Juhani Valkama released his first solo album in 2009. Just prior to his debut he composed a full lenght musical “Väkivaltamusikaali” (The Violence Musical) to great critical acclaim. The soundtrack of the musical was released on CD in 2008. Since these two album releases Valkama has worked as a dramatist, director and musical director on numerous stage projects. He has also composed music for theatres (e.g. Kotka, Kajaani and Joensuu City Theatres) and television.