Nina Persson
Swedish singer-songwriter and musician
Born
September 6th, 1974
50 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Sweden
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A prominent figure in the Swedish music scene, widely recognized as the lead vocalist of the band The Cardigans. Gained international fame for the hit single 'Lovefool', featured in the film Romeo + Juliet. Released multiple successful albums, including solo work showcasing a varied musical style. Collaborated with several artists across different genres, contributing to both her own projects and those of others.
Led The Cardigans to success with 'Lovefool'
Released multiple albums, both solo and with The Cardigans
Collaborated on various projects with different musicians
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