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Ann-Cathrine Wiklander
Born (1958-07-04) July 4, 1958 (age 66)
Sollefteå, Sweden
Genres dansband music, schlager
Occupation(s) singer
Years active 1988–
Associated acts Erik Lihm

Ann-Cathrine Wiklander, born on July 4, 1958, in Sollefteå, Sweden, is a talented Swedish singer. She became very popular in the 1990s, especially for her "dansband" music. Dansband music is a type of Swedish pop music that people often dance to.

Ann-Cathrine Wiklander's Music Journey

Ann-Cathrine Wiklander started her music career in 1988. She quickly became known for her catchy songs. Many of her songs became hits on the "Svensktoppen" chart. This is a very popular radio chart in Sweden for Swedish music.

Popular Songs and TV Appearances

Some of her well-known songs include Kärleken (1993), Vänd inte ryggen åt en vän (1994), and Alla stunder (1995). Other hits were Julklockor över vår jord (1995–1996), Liksom svalorna kommer med solen (1996), Min tanke är hos mig (1998), and Gamla vänner (2000).

In 1994, Ann-Cathrine was a guest on the popular Swedish TV show Allsång på Skansen. This show features people singing along to well-known songs. She also took part in "Schlager-SM" on TV3 in 1994. She performed the song Som en dröm with Keith Almgrens orkester.

Beyond Singing

In late 2012, Ann-Cathrine Wiklander began touring with fellow musician Erik Lihm. Besides her music career, she also works as a diabetics nurse. She helps people with diabetes at Österåsens hälsohem in Sollefteå.

Discography

Albums

  • Ann-Cathrine Wiklanders (1995)

EPs

  • Min barndoms jular (1995)
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