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The Singer Staffan Percy Dead

The singer Staffan Percy has passed away, 78 years old, according to Ystads Allehanda. He was most known for his compositions of Bo Setterlind's poems, including "Drömmens skepp" from 1979.

The Singer Staffan Percy Dead

The Taube Scholarship to Sara Parkman

The magazine Vi's Taubestipendium goes this year to an artist who in tone and text "conveys hope". Sara Parkman receives the stipend, which was established in collaboration with Evert Taube in 1960.

The Taube Scholarship to Sara Parkman

The Swedish songs that count towards the EU's songbook

Now it's clear which Swedish songs have been selected to represent Sweden in the EU's songbook. "The contributions show the joy when the light and warmth return and gratitude for what nature gives.

The Swedish songs that count towards the EU's songbook

Quincy Jones - "A Music Superspreader"

Quincy Jones was one of the greatest producers and arrangers of all time, emphasizes music writer and critic Jan Gradvall. He sees a straight line between Gustav Mahler, Leonard Bernstein, George Martin, and Quincy Jones.

Quincy Jones - "A Music Superspreader"

Multiple Awards for Hall of Fame: Long and Faithful Service

"The Swedish Music Hall of Fame" is filling up with more big names from Swedish music history. Among the newcomers are Ace of Base, Refused, and Eldkvarn.

Multiple Awards for Hall of Fame: Long and Faithful Service

The Artist Göran Fristorp Has Died

The artist and musician Göran Fristorp has passed away, the family reports to TT. He won Melodifestivalen 1973 as one half of the duo Malta with the song "The Summer That Never Says No".

The Artist Göran Fristorp Has Died