Leo Kauppi, originally Kauppinen, (February 4, 1900 – 1938)[1] was a Finnish American wrestler, singer and songwriter.

Initially Kauppi was not very interested in music, but used to perform at the local festivals in Kotka.

He and his wife Hilda Nyman settled down in The Bronx and Kauppi started to perform at the Finnish American hall Työn Temppeli in Harlem.

[1] Other of Kauppi's successful records were Maailman Matti, Kuuliaiset Kottilassa, Emma, Sjöman Andersson and Herra Petteri.

They settled down in Petrozavodsk, where Kauppi worked as a welder and continued singing for the local radio station.