Ilkka Tapani Alanko (born 21 November 1969)[1] is a Finnish musician.

He is a lead vocalist, co-founder, songwriter, and guitarist for the Finnish rock band Neljä Ruusua.

In 2010, the orchestra released its debut album Ruusuja, which also spawned a television documentary Ilkka Alanko Orchestra – Poplaulajan työpäivä.

[4] Alanko's older[5] siblings Ismo, Petri, and Satu are also musicians.

[6] Alanko is married to his long-time partner Tessa.