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May 3, 2018 · How Sweden Became A Surprising Enclave for Country and Roots Music. Trigger Random Notes 79 Comments. Starting on May 15th, Bloodshot Records recording artist Sarah Shook and the Disarmers will take the songs from their critically-lauded record Years on a tour of Sweden and parts of Norway. The tour consists of a total of 23 dates over a month ...
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Nordic countries share certain traditions in music, many of which have diverged significantly. In folk music , Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and the Faroe Islands share many common aspects. Greenland's Inuit culture has its own musical traditions, influenced by Scandinavian culture.
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Roxette’s anthemic ‘It Must Have Been Love’ becomes the third of the Swedish duo’s four US number ones. Featured on the soundtrack to blockbuster comedy Pretty Woman, the song remains the band’s biggest hit and perhaps their best known tune.
Gothenburg band Ace of Base officially make it big in America as their debut album The Sign tops the US album charts. The album – a meld of reggae and Euro techno – spends six months in the top three and eventually sells 21 million copies worldwide. To date, it’s the second best-selling album from a Swedish act, surpassed only by the ABBA Goldhits ...
Tensta Gospel Choir in Stockholm is founded as a cultural integration project, and quickly becomes a nursery for gifted singers. Artists such as Lykke Li, Mapei and Sabina Ddumba are among the Swedish stars that have taken their fledgling vocal steps in the choir. An estimated 600,000 of Sweden’s 10 million inhabitants sing in choirs. No wonder Swe...
Madonna releases her single ‘Ray of Light’, with a video showing scenes from different cities around the world. Swedish music video director Jonas Åkerlund wins a Grammy for it, and the video also wins five MTV Video Music Awards. Swedish music producers, songwriters and video directors like Åkerlund have played a towering role in the last 30 years...
As the straight edge subculture and lifestyle spread in the 1990s, hardcore band Refused helps put the northern Swedish city of Umeå on the world map. The band dissolves shortly after the prophetically titled album The Shape of Punk to Comeis released, but many bands across the world are inspired by their music.
Dec 19, 2023 · The Scandinavian Singer-Songwriter Wave In addition to the folk revival, Scandinavia has given rise to a wave of singer-songwriters who draw on folk influences in their work. Artists like Ane Brun and José González infuse their music with a contemplative and introspective quality, creating a bridge between the ancient and the contemporary.
Feb 9, 2021 · One country that has undoubtedly led the way in modern house music is Sweden. The Scandinavian country has produced some of the world’s leading house acts, and there are plenty of artists to watch out for, such as Galantis, Axwell, Sebastian Ingrosso, Steve Angello, John Dahlback, Dada Life, Adrian Lux, Ida Engberg, Rebecca & fiona, Salvatore ...
Oct 25, 2016 · Prins Thomas. Thomas Moen Hermansen, better known as Prins Thomas and hailed as a Scandinavian ‘cosmic disco’ king, has been making music for the last 15 years. This eclectic music is made up from a mix of ingredients including chilled out beats, kraut-rock and psychedelia. Chilled out, yet energetic, Prins Thomas is always seeking ways to ...
Sep 22, 2023 · Total Area: 173 860 sq mi. Consolidated: Around 970-1100, gained independence in 1523. The most populous Nordic country and biggest economy, home of Ikea, Pewdiepie, Spotify, the Skarsgårds, and Midsummer. Sweden is the most populous country in the Nordic region, and the largest economy as well.
