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    Why Swedish pop is the winner that takes it all

    Mar 07, 2022 3 minutes
    Malcolm Jack

    From ABBA to Robyn, Avicii, and super-producer Max Martin – a songwriter only topped by Lennon and McCartney when it comes to scoring US No 1 singles – why is Sweden so extraordinarily good at making pop music? It’s a question I’ve pondered a great deal over the years. I’m married to a Swede and spend a lot of time in the country, so my Scandiphilia runs deep.

    The answer is an unknowable blend of different things – all from good access to free music schooling

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