26 Apr 2024
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Concerts Festivals Music

Stockholm Jazz Festival: The harp reinvented in Brandee Younger Trio

Grammy-nominated harpist and composer Brandee Younger is one of the leading voices of contemporary jazz that moves between Western classical music, soul, funk, hip-hop and bop. Collaborating with artists such as Beyonce, John Legend, Lauryn Hill, and more, she demonstrates her ability to seamlessly inject the harp into arrangements and venues where it has historically […]

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Art Concerts Festivals Music

Stockholm Jazz Festival: Jazz is a woman and her name is Lakecia Benjamin

On an average week, Tuesday night is not the most hip time to go out in Stockholm. Fortunately,  there is nothing average about Stockholm Jazz Festival or Lakecia Benjamin.  The overly hyped audience was queuing and patiently observing the long sound-check motions. The musicians’ flight from the previous gig got cancelled so they had to […]

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Stockholm Jazz Festival: An ode to bass and organ 

Stockholm Jazz Festival gave the audience a great opportunity to witness an ode to bass and organ. The first is quite often overlooked by the critics and overpowered by the enchanting saxophone and eloquent piano. The second tends to be perceived as a spice that can be added on demand. But this time, the Clayton–Hamilton […]

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Art Culture Networking Swedish Culture

A Decade of Philanthropy Celebrated in Grand Style at the Royal Opera House

The International Philanthropic Society (IPS) marked a remarkable milestone with its 10th Anniversary Fundraising Lunch, held at the illustrious Golden Foyer of the Royal Opera House on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. This star-studded event was not only a celebration of IPS’s decade-long commitment to philanthropy but also an occasion to raise vital funds for the […]

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Art Culture Festivals Movies

United Kingdom in focus at the Stockholm Film Festival 2023

This year, the Stockholm Film Festival shines a spotlight on the United Kingdom as the focus country for 2023, announcing two new magnificent British films. It’s a great mix of this year’s most hyped debut and a twisted psychological drama, with young British filmmaking as the common denominator. The number of cinemas where the festival’s films […]

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Fashion Week Trade 2023: A Platform for Innovation and Networking

Mark your calendars for a five-day fashion extravaganza as Fashion Week Trade descends upon the Stockholm Fashion District from August 14 to 18, 2023. This event promises an exhilarating program, welcoming all those passionate about the fashion industry to the vibrant heart of style and innovation. Located at the Stockholm Fashion District, Augustendalsvägen 7 at […]

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Stockholm Pride 2023: A Celebration of Diversity and Equality with Glorious Colors and Love Overflow

The heart of Stockholm resonated with vibrant hues and the spirit of acceptance as the remarkable Stockholm Pride 2023 unfolded from July 31 to August 6. This colorful extravaganza of love and identity welcomed all, spreading a powerful message of diversity, equality, and unity. Organized by the non-profit association Stockholm Pride, this annual festival is […]

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Art Culture Galleries

Sara Schesser Bartra’s ‘Sea Jewels’: A Visual Journey Through Microbiology

A captivating exhibition by artist Sara Schesser Bartra, titled “Sea Jewels”, graced Stockholm from July 29 to August 3, and it continues to enchant art enthusiasts as it moves to Gallery Engleson in Gothenburg from August 05 to 10, 2023. The exhibition opened with a vernissage on August 5, welcoming art aficionados to delve into […]

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Art Culture

Pétur Geir Unveils “Scener från ett landskap”: A Fusion of Icelandic and Swedish Landscapes

https://peturgeir.is/ The captivating art exhibition “Scener från ett landskap” by Pétur Geir Magnússon opened on Friday, July 7th, 2023, at Galleri Bellman in Södermalm, Stockholm. In collaboration with the Icelandic Embassy in Stockholm, the exhibition intertwines the beauty of Icelandic and Swedish landscapes in a modern and innovative way. Pétur Geir’s reliefs, which bear striking […]

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Celebrating Polish Midsummer in Stockholm: A Vibrant Fusion of Cultures

The picturesque Sjöhistoriska Museum Park came alive with a fantastic celebration as people from various backgrounds gathered to embrace the magic of Midsummer. This annual event aims to integrate the Polish community in Sweden, while also promoting Polish culture to a global audience. With free entry, everyone was welcome to partake in this cultural extravaganza. […]

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