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Diggiloo (TV Series)
Diggiloo is an outdoor summertime show where famous artists tour Sweden, performing songs accompanied by a live band. It debuted in 2003 with shows only in Båstad, before becoming a touring event in 2004. In 2020, due to the Covid 19 pandemic the tour was cancelled for the first time since its inception. Performers Key: Singer Comedian Trumpeter Gallery File:Diggiloo - Ystad-2021.jpg, Diggiloo in Ystad Ystad () is a town and the seat of Ystad Municipality, in Scania County, Sweden. Ystad had 18,350 inhabitants in 2010. The settlement dates from the 11th century and has become a busy ferryport, local administrative centre, and tourist attracti ... 28 aug 2021. References External links {{Commonscat-inline, Diggiloo 2003 establishments in Sweden Recurring events established in 2003 Music of Sweden ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sweden
Sweden, formally the Kingdom of Sweden, is a Nordic countries, Nordic country located on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. It borders Norway to the west and north, and Finland to the east. At , Sweden is the largest Nordic country by both area and population, and is the List of European countries by area, fifth-largest country in Europe. Its capital and largest city is Stockholm. Sweden has a population of 10.6 million, and a low population density of ; 88% of Swedes reside in urban areas. They are mostly in the central and southern half of the country. Sweden's urban areas together cover 1.5% of its land area. Sweden has a diverse Climate of Sweden, climate owing to the length of the country, which ranges from 55th parallel north, 55°N to 69th parallel north, 69°N. Sweden has been inhabited since Prehistoric Sweden, prehistoric times around 12,000 BC. The inhabitants emerged as the Geats () and Swedes (tribe), Swedes (), who formed part of the sea-faring peopl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caroline Wennergren
Caroline Wennergren, (born 21 September 1985 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) is a Sweden, Swedish-Brazilian singer. She participated at Melodifestivalen 2005 with the song ''A Different Kind of Love'', which ended up fifth in the final. She participated in Melodifestivalen 2015 with the song ''Black Swan''. Discography Studio albums *2005 – ''Bossa Supernova'' *2011 – ''Drop me Off in Harlem'' Singles *2005 – ''A Different Kind of Love'' *2005 – ''Doing the Bossa Supernova'' *2005 – ''You And I'' *2010 – "Love" *2011 – "A Tisket a Tasket" References 1985 births Living people Brazilian emigrants to Sweden Swedish people of Brazilian descent Swedish adoptees 21st-century Swedish singers 21st-century Swedish women singers {{Sweden-musician-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2003 Establishments In Sweden
3 (three) is a number, numeral and digit. It is the natural number following 2 and preceding 4, and is the smallest odd prime number and the only prime preceding a square number. It has religious and cultural significance in many societies. Evolution of the Arabic digit The use of three lines to denote the number 3 occurred in many writing systems, including some (like Roman and Chinese numerals) that are still in use. That was also the original representation of 3 in the Brahmic (Indian) numerical notation, its earliest forms aligned vertically. However, during the Gupta Empire the sign was modified by the addition of a curve on each line. The Nāgarī script rotated the lines clockwise, so they appeared horizontally, and ended each line with a short downward stroke on the right. In cursive script, the three strokes were eventually connected to form a glyph resembling a with an additional stroke at the bottom: ३. The Indian digits spread to the Caliphate in the 9th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ystad
Ystad () is a town and the seat of Ystad Municipality, in Scania County, Sweden. Ystad had 18,350 inhabitants in 2010. The settlement dates from the 11th century and has become a busy ferryport, local administrative centre, and tourist attraction. Etymology In 1285, the town's name was written ''Ystath''. Its original meaning is not fully understood, but the ''y'' probably is related to an old word for the yew tree, while ''stad'' means ''town'' or ''place''. History After the time of Absalon, Bishop of Roskilde and Archbishop of Lund, peace was brought to the area in the 11th century, fishing families settled at the mouth of the river Vassa as herring fishing became the main source of trade. Ystad was not mentioned in documents until 1244, in a record of King Eric's visit to the town with his brother, Abel. A Franciscan monastery, ''Gråbrödraklostret'', was founded in 1267, and Ystad joined the Hanseatic League in the 14th century. The charter of 1599 gave the town t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Måns Zelmerlöw
Måns Petter Albert Sahlén Zelmerlöw (; born 13 June 1986) is a Swedish singer and television presenter. He took part in ''Idol 2005'', eventually finishing fifth, won the Let's Dance 2006, first season of ''Let's Dance (Swedish TV series), Let's Dance,'' and scored a hit with his 2007 song "Cara Mia (Måns Zelmerlöw song), Cara Mia", which was his entry in that year's Melodifestivalen 2007, Melodifestivalen. Zelmerlöw was the host of ''Allsång på Skansen'' from 2011 to 2013. He participated in Melodifestivalen three more times: in Melodifestivalen 2009, 2009, Melodifestivalen 2015, 2015, and Melodifestivalen 2025, 2025; his 2015 win with "Heroes (Måns Zelmerlöw song), Heroes" led him to Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest 2015, represent Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest 2015, which he won as well. Early life and education Born in Lund in the Provinces of Sweden, province of Scania, in southern Sweden, Måns Zelmerlöw is the son of Birgitta Sahlén, a professor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nanne Grönvall
Marianne Elisabeth Grönvall (, née ''Nordqvist''; born 18 May 1962), known by her stage name Nanne (), is a Swedish singer-songwriter. Biography Grönvall's musical career started in the 1980s group Sound of Music. The trio participated twice in the Swedish Eurovision Song Contest selections, Melodifestivalen, finishing fourth both times; in 1986 with "Eldorado" and in 1987 with "Alexandra". Over the following ten years, she established herself as a songwriter in Melodifestivalen, writing two songs for the 1992 competition and the 1995 runner-up " Det vackraste" ("The Most Beautiful Thing") performed by Cecilia Vennersten. From 1991 till 1997, she was a member of the group One More Time with her husband, Peter Grönvall, and Maria Rådsten. They won the Melodifestivalen 1996 final with the folk-ballad " Den vilda" (recorded in English as "The Wilderness Mistress"). It finished third (out of 23) in the Eurovision Song Contest 1996 behind Norway and winners Ireland. Boosted ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Benjamin Ingrosso
Benjamin Daniele Wahlgren Ingrosso (born 14 September 1997) is a Swedish singer, songwriter and record producer. As a child, he appeared in the leading role in several musicals, and in 2006 he won Lilla Melodifestivalen with the song "Hej Sofia". He won the celebrity dancing TV show ''Let's Dance 2014'', and has competed twice in Melodifestivalen in Melodifestivalen 2017, 2017 and Melodifestivalen 2018, 2018 respectively. He won in 2018 and represented Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest 2018 with the song "Dance You Off". Ingrosso has released five studio albums and hosted his own TV series, ''Benjamin's'', on TV4 (Swedish TV channel), TV4. Early life Ingrosso was born in Danderyd Municipality, Danderyd, to former dancer now restaurant owner Emilio Ingrosso, and singer and actress Pernilla Wahlgren. He is the younger brother of Oliver Ingrosso, Oliver Wahlgren Ingrosso and Bianca Wahlgren Ingrosso, and older half brother of Theodor Wahlgren. He is the grandson of actors Hans W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Molly Sandén
Molly My Marianne Sandén (born 3 July 1992), also known by her middle name My Marianne, is a Swedish pop singer and voice actress. As a teenager, she represented Sweden in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2006, Junior Eurovision Song Contest in 2006 and participated in Melodifestivalen in Melodifestivalen 2009, 2009, Melodifestivalen 2012, 2012, and Melodifestivalen 2016, 2016. Her sisters Frida Sandén, Frida and Mimmi Sandén, Mimmi are also singers. In 2018, Sandén released her third studio album, ''Större''. Her fourth studio album was released in early 2019, called ''Det bästa kanske inte hänt än.'' Biography Molly My Marianne Sandén was born in Stockholm. She attended the Adolf Fredrik's Music School. She then attended the gymnasium school Rytmus Music High School, from which she graduated in spring 2011. Sandén practised and wrote music at Helges song studio in Gävle, where she also became a member of the band Helges All Stars with Alice Svensson, Amy Diamond, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lasse Berghagen
Lars Nils "Lasse" Berghagen (13 May 1945 – 19 October 2023) was a Swedish singer and songwriter. He represented Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest 1975 with the song "Jennie, Jennie". He was also known for presenting on Swedish television from 1994 up until 2003. Early and personal life Berghagen was born in Stockholm on 13 May 1945. He was the son of nurse Britta (; 1908–1997) and professor and dentist Nils Berghagen (; 1909–1995). Retrieved 21 September 2023 Berghagen was married to singer Lill-Babs between 1965 and 1968. Together, the couple had a daughter, Malin Berghagen, born in 1966. From 1976 onwards, he was married to Eva (née Strand), and the couple had a daughter, Maria Berghagen Enander, born in 1976. Career Music career Berghagen was discovered by record producer Curt Pettersson at the record label Karusell, at the age of 19 while Berghagen performed at an NTO party in Enköping. He released his first record in 1965. His major breakthrough came in 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jan Johansen (singer)
Jan Christian Johansen (born 9 January 1966) is a Sweden, Swedish singer, best known for Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest 1995, representing Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest 1995 with the song "Se på mig". Life and career Born in Stockholm, Sweden, Johansen is the son of Norwegian parents Egil Johansen (musician), Egil Johansen, a jazz musician, and Ellen Böbak, a jazz singer. He began his musical career as a drummer, but later chose to become a singer. Johansen won Melodifestivalen 1995, ''Melodifestivalen'' 1995 with the song "Se på mig", and Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest 1995, represented Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest 1995. During the final in Dublin, he finished in third place, scoring a total of 100 points. The song peaked at no. 1 on the Swedish ''Sverigetopplistan'' charts for a total of fifteen weeks. On 23 February 2001, Johansen competed in the final of Melodifestivalen 2001, ''Melodifestivalen'' 2001. He placed 4th with his song "Ingenman ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Linda Bengtzing
Linda Birgitta Bengtzing (born 13 March 1974) is a Swedish pop singer famous for her participation in the fourth season of '' Fame Factory'' in Sweden and for her entries at Melodifestivalen 2005, 2006, 2008, 2011, 2014, 2016, 2020 and 2022. Biography Bengtzing grew up in Gullspång, a little village in Västra Götaland located in the west of Sweden. She released two singles in 1987 and 1989, however, she disappeared from the music industry for 15 years. In 2004, she took part in the fourth and the final season of Fame Factory but she went on the program at the same time as her song ''"Alla flickor"'' being selected to participate at Melodifestivalen 2005. Her song surprised everyone and she took part in the Melodifestivalen final after receiving sufficient votes in the 'Andra Chansen' (Second Chance) round. She finished in last place, scoring 15 jury points but receiving 0 points from the Swedish public's televoting. The single reached No. 8 in the Swedish charts and a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charlotte Perrelli
Anna Jenny Charlotte Perrelli (; ; born 7 October 1974), known until 2003 by her maiden name, is a Swedish singer and television host. Under her maiden name, she won the 1999 Melodifestivalen and subsequently that year's Eurovision Song Contest with the song " Take Me to Your Heaven". Since 1999 Perrelli has released seven albums and multiple singles. She once again won Melodifestivalen in 2008 and represented Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 with her song "Hero". She is one of Sweden's most popular female singers, often performing at Sweden's top shows. Throughout her career, she has worked with different types of music, ranging from dansband and schlager, via modern pop, to soulful ballads and jazz melodies. Biography 1987–1998 Born in Hovmantorp, in the southern Swedish province of Småland, at the age of thirteen Nilsson joined a local dansband, Bengt Ingvars, which became "Bengt Ingvars med Charlotte". After finishing her compulsory school education, she ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
