May 28, 2012
The following articles have been tagged with "Robyn":
Society: 24 Oct 11
A grainy video of three young women crooning a tune by Swedish pop star Robyn and keeping the beat with empty cottage cheese containers is the latest YouTube sensation out of Sweden.
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Lifestyle: 17 Jun 11
With Sweden's summer musical festival season hitting high gear, The Local's Geoff Mortimore highlights some of the hottest events taking place around the country this summer.
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Lifestyle: 18 Mar 11
UK comedian and air guitar specialist Danny Robins, also known by his alter-ego DJ Danny, talks to contributor Anita Badejo about his plans to get Swedish audiences to take off all their clothes during his upcoming tour.
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Lifestyle: 15 Dec 10
Swedish singer-songwriter Britta Persson is hardly a newcomer, but following the success of her latest album, she may soon find her name added to the growing list of Swedish music exports, contributor Russell Parton explains.
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Lifestyle: 10 Dec 10
With a trifecta of newly released albums and a Swede Of The Year Award under her belt, Swedish singer Robyn may find 2010 hard to top. But as the AFP’s James Pheby discovers, one should never underestimate Sweden’s reigning pop sensation.
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Society: 9 Dec 10
Swedish pop star Robyn has been named Swede Of The Year by Fokus magazine for reaching "the highest levels of popular music without being shallow."
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Lifestyle: 14 Jan 10
What’s on in Sweden: Bankers dancing in Stockholm, The 69 Eyes in Gothenburg and musical legend Andy Votel comes to Malmö.
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Lifestyle: 18 Dec 09
Songs of the decade: The Local's editor Paul O'Mahony dips into the vaults and pulls out his ten favourite Swedish tracks of the last ten years.
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Analysis & Opinion: 18 Nov 09
Sweden’s cultural heritage is virtually unknown outside the country’s borders. Swedes should be better at using culture to promote their own country, writes Olle Wästberg, Director-General of the Swedish Institute.
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Lifestyle: 22 Oct 09
What's on in Sweden: African film festival & lullabies for the environment in Stockholm; Hammarkullen carnival fun & exile film festival in Gothenburg; Steve Earle (US) in Malmö/Lund.
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Society: 1 Apr 09
A catchy hit inspired by a lovestruck Tokyo girl’s new life in Malmö has soared to the top of the charts in Japan, as a wave of Swedish influences washes over the country's musical landscape.
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Lifestyle: 1 Mar 09
Sweden has a thriving music scene with acts achieving international acclaim and a number of exciting new artists hoping to follow in their footsteps, writes Keith Moore.
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Society: 8 Jan 09
Stockholm musician Kleerup claimed three awards at Wednesday night's Grammis Gala, one more than the evening's other big winner, singer-songwriter Anna Ternheim.
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Society: 16 Mar 07
After an absence of almost thirty years, Dolly Parton is back in Sweden. Back then she was barely made welcome. But this time she has almost earned the status of visiting royalty.
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Lifestyle: 5 Oct 06
Peter, Bjorn and John are among a fresh batch of Swedish bands taking the Anglosphere by storm. Yet despite all the attention and MTV Award nominations, all these Swedes really want is to get back to the studio, reports Paul O'Mahony.
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Sanna is one of 2 million people in Sweden under the age of 18. Sweden is seen as a good place to grow up. The law makes sure children are well-protected and defends their rights and any organizations work with children's well-being. Read more »
August Strindberg's plays shocked society, dazzled audiences and revolutionized drama. A century after his death, Strindberg, with his powerful, timeless themes, is celebrated around the world. Read more »
Prime Minister Reinfeldt chats with The Local »
"If you missed it yesterday, here’s The Local’s editor David Landes snagging Prime Minister Reinfeldt for a chat before Princess Estelle’s baptism. Always nice to know the PM has time for TL!" READ »
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