ANA TORROJA, FELICES / happy 60

ANNIE LENNOX, FELICES / happy 65

TEXAS 2020: GIRA ESPAÑOLA / Spanish tour

Texas han anunciado fechas en España para 2020 en la gira del 30º aniversario de su álbum debut "SOUTHSIDE", que interpretarán al completo e incluirán sus otros grandes éxitos. Barcelona, Madrid, Burgos y Bilbao a finales de noviembre y diciembre 2020. También prometen un nuevo disco para el próximo año...

Texas have announced dates in Spain in 2020 in their 30th anniversary of "SOUTHSIDE" tour. They'll be playing the whole tracklist of this album completely and they'll include their other greatest hits. barcelona, Madrid, Burgos & Bilbao at the end of November & December 2020. They've also promised a new album for next year...

Today / HOY "YA ME CANSÉ DE MENTIR", new SINGLE NUEVO DE ANA TORROJA

Estreno del nuevo single de Ana Torroja "YA ME CANSÉ DE MENTIR".

Premiere of Ana Torroja's new single "YA ME CANSÉ DE MENTIR".

Video "YA ME CANSÉ DE MENTIR", Ana Torroja:

MARIE FREDRIKSSON, UNA SEMANA DESPUÉS / a week after

Seguimos recordándola, empezamos a echarla de menos... por eso aquí va más Marie: un concierto, una actuación de gala y varias entrevistas... una semana después.

We keep on remembering her, we begin to miss her... that's why here's more Marie: a concert, a royal performance and several interviews... a week after.

Roxette concert @ South Africa:


Video Marie Fredriksson @ Princess Madaleine of Sweden's wedding:


Video interviews with Marie Fredriksson:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BENNY!

Hoy cumple 73 today

BJÖRN @ ENTREVISTA ALEMANA SOBRE LAS NUEVAS CANCIONES / German interview about the new songs

Das Erste / BRISANT ha publicado una entrevista con Björn donde habló sobre distintos temas: el libro "Alternative Fakta" y las nuevas canciones y los Abbatars.

Abba querían haber presentado las nuevas canciones a finales de 2018. Pero nada salió de eso y se pospuso. Pero ahora hay noticias: "Será el año que viene", ha dicho Björn y añadió "Una canción es como una balada. Sobre nosotros. Se llamará "I STILL HAVE FAITH IN YOU". La otra se llama "DON'T SHUT ME DOWN". Frida canta una sola y Agnetha la otra. Pero no quiero revelar que canta cual. Estoy muy orgulloso de ambas canciones. Una es una canción pop de los setenta. La otra es un tanto atemporal".

Sobre los Abbatars: Las dos canciones serán las primeras de Abba desde 1982!. Se cantan de verdad. los artistas en el escenarop son images digitales de un ordenador, llamados avatares, "Creíamos que todo sería mucho más rápido," dijo Björn. "Pero ha habido dificultades técnicas en producir nuestros yos digitales".

Das Erste | BRISANT published an interview with Bjorn, where he talked about different themes. The book "Alternative Fakta", and the new songs and Abbatars...

Abba wanted to present new songs at the end of 2018. Nothing came of it, the appointment was postponed. But now there is news: "It will be time next year," said Björn and added "One song is a kind of ballad. It is about ourselves. It will be called 'I Still Have Faith in You'. The other song is called 'Don't Shut Me Down. Frida will sing one solo, Agnetha the other. But I don't want to reveal who sings what. I am very proud of both songs. One is like a pop song from the seventies. The other is somehow timeless".

About abbatars: The two songs will be the first ABBA songs since 1982! The singing is real. The artists come on to the stage as digital images, so-called avatars, from the computer. "We thought it would be much faster," said Bjorn. "But there were technical difficulties in producing our digital selves."

HA MUERTO MARIE FREDRIKSSON has died

Una noticia triste que no nos gusta tener que dar. Ha muerto Marie Fredriksson a los 61 años. La voz femenina y compositora del dúo Roxette muere tras haber combatido un cáncer diagnosticado en 2002 y haber regresado a los escenarios en 2011 con Roxette de los que se retiró finalmente en 2016. Este verano publicó su biografía. DEP. Tu voz y canciones estarán con nosotros por siempre.

Sad news that we don't like to give. Marie Fredriksson has died at the age of 61. The female voice and composer of the Roxette duo has died after having fought a cancer diagnosed in 2002 and having come back to the stages in 2011 from which she eventually retired in 2016. This summer she published her biography. RIP. Her voice and songs will be with us forever.



- La historia de Marie & Roxette (jenesaispop)

Video "TRO", Marie Fredriksson:

Video Marie's last concert @ Cape Town, South Africa (8/2/2016):



Video "WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD!" Frida &Marie Fredriksson:



Video "ALLA MINA BASTA AR", Frida & Marie Fredriksson:

Marie Fredriksson of Roxette has died

It is with great sadness we have to announce that Marie Fredriksson of Roxette has passed away in the morning of December 9, following a 17-year long battle with cancer.

Marie was born on the 30th of May 1958 in the south of Sweden, starting her musical career in nearby Halmstad where she became friends with future Roxette companion Per Gessle. Following a successful solo debut in 1984, Marie Fredriksson became one of Sweden’s most loved and successful artists. In 1986 she teamed up with Per in Roxette with the ambition to reach outside Sweden, and together they started a historical journey that in the coming years would make them one of the biggest pop acts in the world.

The debut single ”Neverending Love” followed by the album ”Pearls of Passion” in 1986 made them stars in Sweden, but international recognition would have to wait until the single ”The Look” from Roxette’s second album ”Look Sharp!” in the spring of 1989 opened the doors to a massive international breakthrough. It was their first No 1 single on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart and would be followed by ”Listen To Your Heart”, ”It Must Have Been Love” and ”Joyride”, as well as numerous worldwide radio staples like ”Dressed For Success”, ”How Do You Do!”, ”Sleeping In My Car”, ”Dangerous”, “Fading Like A Flower” and many more.

The massive success with sales of more than 80 million records paved the way for several worldwide tours, cementing Marie Fredriksson’s reputation as a sensational live performer. She owned the stage, commanded the band and had the audience in the palm of her hand. As great as she was in the studio, the stage was her natural habitat. This unique artistry and energy helped to create a lasting bond between her and millions of passionate fans around the globe.

In 2002, Marie was diagnosed with a severe brain tumor, receiving an aggressive treatment that took its toll but ultimately was successful. Thanks to her extremely strong fighting spirit, Marie by 2009 was able to start a gradual return to the world’s stages. The unlikely second coming of Roxette resulted in several new albums, and tours that again put the duo in front of screaming, smiling and crying crowds all over the world. During the comeback years Marie was an amazing trooper, overcoming the many rigors of touring in order to meet her fans on stage again and again. But by 2016, the show was finally over when Marie´s doctors advised her to stop touring and focus on her health.

Marie leaves us a grand musical legacy. Her amazing voice – both strong and sensitive – and her magical live performances will be remembered by all of us who was lucky enough to witness them. But we also remember a wonderful person with a huge appetite for life, and woman with a very big heart who cared for everybody she met.

Per Gessle comments:

“Time goes by so quickly. It’s not that long ago we spent days and nights in my tiny apartment in Halmstad, listening to music we loved, sharing impossible dreams. And what a dream we eventually got to share!

Thank you, Marie, thanks for everything. You were an outstanding musician, a master of the voice, an amazing performer. Thanks for painting my black and white songs in the most beautiful colours. You were the most wonderful friend for over 40 years. I’m proud, honoured and happy to have been able to share so much of your time, talent, warmth, generosity and sense of humour. All my love goes out to you and your family. Things will never be the same.

P.”

Marie Fredriksson’s husband Mikael Bolyos and her two children Josefin and Oscar kindly ask for respect in their grief.

The funeral will take place in silence with only Marie’s closest family present.

Stockholm, December 2019.

Dimberg Jernberg Management

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"IF OUR LOVE IS WRONG" CALUM SCOTT

Segunda entrada que dedicamos a Callum Scott con esta canción-video en pro de la diversidad "IF OUR LOVE IS WRONG".

Second post devoted to Callum Scott with this song-video in favour of diversity "IF OUR LOVE IS WRONG".

Video "IF OUR LOVE IS WRONG", Callum Scott:

20 AÑOS SIN ENRIQUE URQUIJO 20 years without

Hoy se cumplen 20 años sin Enrique Urquijo. Se celebra un concierto homenaje hoy en Madrid con el grupo que sigue con su hermano Álvaro y colaboraciones de Amaral, Miguel Ríos, Mikel Erentxun, entre otros. Te echamos de menos!

Today it's 20 years without Enrique Urquijo. A concert is being held today in Madrid with the group that continues with his brother Alvaro and featuring Amaral, Miguel Ríos, Mikel Erentxun, among others. Missing you!

Video "DÉJAME", Los Secretos:

"PIPPI AT CIRKUS" BY BJÖRN & BENNY

`[Circus News]

Pop House Productions y la compañía Astrid Lindgren celebran el 75º aniversario de Pippi Calzaslargas el próximo verano 2020 con un divertido show circense y musical en colaboración con Cirkus Cirkör. "Pippi at Cirkus". Björn es el productor ejecutivo y responsable de las letras de unas composiciones musicales de Benny Andersson, entre otros. La música será interpretada por una orquesta de circo "volante". El fundador, director y director artístico de Cirkus Cirkör Tilde Björfors es el director del circos junto con Maria Blom, directora y dramaturga responsable de dirigir a los actores. Björn, Maria y Tilde han escrito el guión juntos, que está basado en la obra de Astrid Lindgren de cuando Pippi, Tommy y Annika fueron al circo y conocieron a la princesa del circo Miss Carmencita, a la bailarina Elvira y al hombre más fuerte del mundo Starke Adolf. Diseño de escena y vestuario corre a cargo de Magdalena Aberg.

Pop House Productions and the Astrid Lindgren Company are celebrating Pippi Longstocking’s 75th anniversary in the summer of 2020 with a fun, musical circus show in collaboration with Cirkus Cirkör – "Pippi at Cirkus". Björn Ulvaeus is the executive producer and responsible for the show’s lyrics to previously released instrumental music by Benny Andersson among others. The music will be performed live by a ‘flying’ circus orchestra. Cirkus Cirkör’s founder, director and artistic director Tilde Björfors is the circus director and alongside her is Maria Blom, director and playwright, who is responsible for directing the actors. Together with Björn, Maria and Tilde Björfors have written the show’s script, which is based on Astrid Lindgren’s story of when Pippi, Tommy and Annika went to the circus and met the circus princess Miss Carmencita, the line dancer Elvira and the world’s strongest man Starke Adolf. Magdalena Åberg is responsible for the stage design and costume design.

15-NOV-76: ABBA @ LONDON "ARRIVAL" PROMO

FRIDA, 74

Celebrando el 74 cumpleaños de Frida. ¡Felicidades!

Celebrating Frida's 74th birthday. Happy birthday!

ABBA'S "HAPPY NEW YEAR" 2020

Edición "HAPPY NEW YEAR" 2020.

Este single de edición limitada y numerada (4000 copias) reditado en vinilo 7" como una edición para coleccionistas para celebrar el año nuevo 2020. Incluye las canciones "HAPPY NEW YEAR" y "FELICIDAD". Disponible a partir del 6 de Diciembre.

2020 edition of ”HAPPY NEW YEAR”!❄️

This numbered limited edition (4000 copies) single is released on 7” vinyl as a collector’s edition to celebrate New Year 2020. Features the tracks “HAPPY NEW YEAR” and “FELICIDAD”, pressed on clear vinyl with unique artwork. Released December 6th.

"NUESTRO TIEMPO", AMARAL'S new VIDEO NUEVO

A casi una semana de triunfar en el Coliseum de A Coruña, Amaral estrena un nuevo video para su canción "NUESTRO TIEMPO". Segundo single de su último álbum. El video fue grabado durante su concierto en la Plaza del Pilar de Zaragoza el pasado 11 de octubre.

Nearly a week after their great success at the Coliseum in A Coruña, Amaral releases their new video of their song "NUESTRO TIEMPO". Second single from their latest album. The video was shot during their concert at the Pilar Square in Zaragoza last October 11th.

Video "NUESTRO TIEMPO", Amaral:

'HAPPY NEW YEAR' VIDEO SHOOT

BLUNT VERSIONA A / covers SPRINGSTEEN

James Blunt se atrevió a versionar el clásico de Bruce Springsteen "DANCING IN THE DARK" en la radio de la BBC.

James Blunt dared to cover Bruce Springsteen's classic "DANCING IN THE DARK" on BBC radio.

Video:

THOMAS JOHANSSON'S ROCK'N'ROLL CIRCUS

[Pentti Koponen]

Thomas Johansson, legendario gerente de conciertos de EMA Telstar y Live Nation ha trabajado con los mayores artistas suecos e internacionales durante décadas. Nunca ha querido  escribir un libro sobre su carrera, aunque muchos, incluyendo Björn Ulvaeus, le han convencido de hacerlo. Ahora nos sorpende con un libro "Rock'n'roll circus", que ha escrito con el periodista del Expressen Mats Olsson.

El libro no es una biografía tradicional, es sobre conciertos y música. Johansson ha conservado listas de canciones de los conciertos que ha producido. Se han escogido 25 listas y Johansson y Olsson nos cuentan las historias del backstage detrás de cada una de ellas. Como cuando organizó el concierto de Roxette en Paraguay vendiendo 40.000 entradas para unas instalaciones de 30.000. Y como el Premio Nobel que Bob Dylan se negó a aceptar finalemente se le hizo llegar a él.

Thomas Johansson no ha querido escribir sobre escándalos sobre ningún artista. Como escribe Björn en el comienzo del libro, Thomas nunca hablaría de confidencias.

Thomas Johansson, legendary concert arranger at EMA Telstar and Live Nation has worked with most major Swedish and international artists for decades. He has not been willing to write a book about his career, though many, including Björn Ulvaeus, have persuaded him to do one. Now he finally surprises us with a book, Rock'n'roll circus, which he has written with Expressen's Mats Olsson.

The book is no traditional biography, it is about concerts and music. Johansson has kept set lists of the concerts he has produced. 25 set lists were chosen and Johansson and Olsson tells backstage stories behind them. Like how arranger of Roxette's Paraguay concert had sold 40.000 tickets to the arena of 30.000. And how the Nobel Prize which Bob Dylan refused to accept finally got delivered to him.

Thomas Johansson has not wanted to write any scandal book about artistes. As Björn writes in the opening words of "Rock'n'roll circus", Thomas Johansson would never take up confidental things.

AMARAL TRAEN COLOR A / bringing colour to A CORUÑA

Amaral traen esta noche el color a A Coruña. Llegan al Coliseum para presentar su nuevo disco y nuevo espectáculo. Todo un lujo de nuevo en la ciudad. Incluímos artículo sobre la conexión gallega de Amaral y su último video grabado en estas tierras.

Amaral bring colour tonight to A Coruña. They arrive to the Coliseum to present their new album and new show. A luxury again in the city. Including an article about the Galician conexion of Amaral and a video shot in this country.

Fotos: Marcos Míguez / Facebook-La Voz de Galicia

La Voz de Galicia:

El canto a Galicia de Amaral

Video "HALCONERA", Amaral (grabado @ Cañóns do Sil):



Video "TODA LA NOCHE EN LA CALLE", Amaral @ Riazor:

JAMES BLUNT'S "ONCE UPON A MIND"

James Blunt estrena nuevo álbum "ONCE UPON A MIND" y nuevo video para el single "COLD".

James Blunt premieres a new album "ONE UPON A MIND" and a new video for the single "COLD".

Video "COLD", James Blunt:

OCT'78: FRIDA & BENNY CASÁNDOSE / getting married

Recién casados Frida y Benny celebrando en su casa octubre 1978.

Newly weds Frida & Benny celebrating in their home October 1978.

12-OCT: ANA TORROJA @ AUDITORIO NACIONAL, MÉXICO

Información del concierto de Ana Torroja en el Auditorio Nacional en México DF, el pasado sábado 12 de octubre dentro de su nueva gira "Volver", tal y como se recoge en la página web de rlm y anatorroja.es.

Information about Ana Torroja's concert at the Audiorio Nacional in Mexico DF, last Saturday October 12th in her new tour "Volver" as collected on the rlm & anatorroja.es webpage.

"ARRIVAL" 43º

El cuarto álbum de ABBA se publicó el 11 de octubre de 1976, hace hoy 43 años!

ABBA's fourth album was released on October 11th 1976, 43 years ago today!

+ Crítica de "Arrival" review

'SUPER TROUPER' PHOTO & VIDEO SHOOT

Video y fotos de portada para "SUPER TROUPER" se tomaron/filmaron hace hoy 39 años.

Video and sleeve photo shoot for "SUPER TOUPER" were taken 39 years ago today.

OTOÑO / Autumn 1979: ABBA TOUR 40 AÑOS / years

Abba llegando a Edmonton. Abba arriving to Edmonton.

GRABANDO 'THE DAY BEFORE YOU CAME" VIDEO shoot

Fotos de Abba durante la grabación de parte del video de "THE DAY BEFORE YOU CAME" en el China Theater de Estocolmo el 21 de septiembre de 1982, hace hoy 37 años.

Photos of Abba during the shoot of parts of the video of "THE DAY BEFORE YOU CAME" at the China Theater in Stockholm on September 21st 1982, 37 years ago today.

"MAMMA MIA THE PARTY" LONDON PREMIERE

 Photos. AbbaTalk

Anoche se abrió "Mamma Mia The Party" en el O2 de Londres con la presencia de Björn y Benny. Björn incluso se enfundó en un traje que usó con Abba allá por los 70 como se puede ver en fotos y video.

Last night "Mamma Mia The Party" opened at the O2 in London with the presence of Björn & Benny. Björn even got into the Abba costume he had worn back in the 70s as you can see in the photos and video.

Video:

Video "Mamma Mia The Party" @ O2 London:

"MAMMA MIA! THE PARTY" LLEGA A LONDRES / Arrives to London. BJÖRN'S PROMO

El evento-espectáculo "Mamma Mia! The Party" llega a Londres. Björn está promocionándolo con entrevistas en radio y TV. Se inaugura el 19-sept.

The event-show "Mamma Mia! The Part" arrives to London. Björn is promoting it with interviews on radio & TV. It opens on 19-sept

Video Björn @ BBC:

Video Björn @ ITV:



Video Björn @ Smooth Radio: