The Local Sweden

'This choir is incredible - they're so brave and open to everything'

Wed, 01 Jun 2016 20:12:01 +0200

When coming from such distant lands, it can be hard to find a common language. But a new choir has found the solution in music.

Norrköping: Europe's new musical capital

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:26:00 +0200

Norrköping hopes to raise its profile in the hopes of becoming a European music capital after its recent success hosting the Wilhelm Stenhammar International Music Competition (WSIMC), writes Angela Hur.

Choir singing can ease irritable bowels: study

Wed, 19 May 2010 12:03:00 +0200

Singing is a popular pursuit in the Nordic countries and while it is often associated with alcohol consumption it can also have positive health effects - such as easing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Swedish research suggests.