Nina Persson

Swedish singer-songwriter and musician

Nina Persson - Swedish singer-songwriter and musician
Born

September 6th, 1974
51 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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