Mikko Kuustonen is not only well known for his ambitious music and touching lyrics, but also for his long-term commitment to international development. The music of Kuustonen is rooted deeply in Blues and singer-songwriter traditions. His first solo album was released as early as 1979, but it wasn’t until after Kuustonen and his friend Heikki Silvennoinen, a guitarist, started the band Q.Stone in the late 80s that his music became more popular.