Arvingarna facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Arvingarna
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Origin | Gothenburg, Sweden |
Genres | Dansband |
Years active | 1989–present |
Labels | Sony Music |
Members | Casper Janebrink Lars Larsson Kim Carlsson Tommy Carlsson |
Arvingarna is a popular music group from Gothenburg, Sweden. They started making music together in 1989. The band is famous for playing dansband music. They even represented Sweden in the big Eurovision Song Contest 1993 with their song Eloise. They finished in seventh place that year.
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About Arvingarna
Arvingarna means "The Heirs" in Swedish. The band has four members: Casper Janebrink, Lars Larsson, Kim Carlsson, and Tommy Carlsson. Kim and Tommy are brothers. They are known for their lively performances and catchy songs.
What is a Dansband?
A dansband is a type of music group popular in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. The music is usually easy to dance to. It often includes pop, country, and traditional folk sounds. Dansbands play at dance halls and special events. Arvingarna is one of the most well-known dansbands.
Their Eurovision Adventure
In 1993, Arvingarna won the Swedish music competition called Melodifestivalen. This win meant they would represent Sweden at the Eurovision Song Contest. They performed their song Eloise at the contest. It was a big moment for the band. They ended up in seventh place, which was a great achievement.
Their Music Albums
Arvingarna has released many albums over the years. These albums feature their unique dansband style. Here are some of their popular releases:
- 1992 - Coola killar
- 1993 - Eloise
- 1994 - Tjejer
- 1995 - För alltid
- 1996 - Nu & då
- 1997 - Nya spår
- 1998 - Airplane
- 1999 - Lime
- 2001 - Diamanter
- 2002 - Collection
- 2005 - 8
- 2007 - All Included
- 2009 - Underbart
- 2009 - "Arvingarna upp till dans"
- 2013 - "Änglar och en massa kärlek"
See also
In Spanish: Arvingarna para niños