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Arvingarna
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Background information
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.

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

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Arvingarna para niños

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