Archive for the ‘Music’ Category

Excel! 2: Nana Mouskouri

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

Nana Mouskouri (born in 1934) has recorded 450 original albums and released over 800 records in total (including singles and compliations). She’s made over 150 live recordings and received over 300 gold, platina or diamond records. Her carreer includes more than 1600 songs. She’s sung in 15 languages and released albums in 11 languages. She gives around 100 concerts a year. She’s sold over 350 million records, which makes her the best selling female artist of all times.

Abba predecessors

Sunday, July 6th, 2008

And you thought Abba was a one time phenomenon? Then check out these videos with Sweden’s contributions to Eurovision Song Contest in 1971 and 1972, both years with the group Family Four. Notice any similarities with Abba? (Abba won - and had their breakthrough - in 1974.) I know Majbritt will break her spine in excitement when watching these.