Period

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Baroque

 

 

Modern

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Chamber

 

Ulla Vrethammar is a Swedish jazz and pop singer who has made a name for herself in the world of classical music. Born on July 20, 1947, in Uddevalla, Sweden, Vrethammar grew up in a musical family. Her father was a jazz musician, and her mother was a singer. Vrethammar started singing at a young age and was encouraged by her parents to pursue a career in music. Vrethammar's career began in the 1960s when she started performing in local clubs and bars in Sweden. She gained popularity in the 1970s when she released her first album, "Ulla Vrethammar sjunger Toots Thielemans," which featured songs by the Belgian jazz musician Toots Thielemans. The album was a success and helped establish Vrethammar as a jazz singer. In the 1980s, Vrethammar started to gain international recognition. She performed at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland and the North Sea Jazz Festival in the Netherlands. She also toured extensively in Europe and Asia, performing in countries such as Japan, China, and South Korea. Vrethammar's breakthrough in the United States came in 1985 when she performed at the Newport Jazz Festival. Her performance was well-received, and she was invited to perform at the White House for President Ronald Reagan and his wife, Nancy. Vrethammar's performance at the White House was a highlight of her career and helped her gain a wider audience in the United States. In the 1990s, Vrethammar continued to tour and record music. She released several albums, including "Ulla Vrethammar Sjunger Cornelis Vreeswijk," which featured songs by the Swedish singer-songwriter Cornelis Vreeswijk. The album was a commercial success in Sweden and helped Vrethammar gain a new generation of fans. Vrethammar's career has been marked by several highlights and awards. In 1991, she was awarded the Swedish Royal Medal Litteris et Artibus for her contributions to Swedish music. In 1993, she was awarded the Swedish Grammis Award for Best Jazz Album for her album "Ulla Vrethammar Sjunger Cornelis Vreeswijk." In 2003, she was awarded the Swedish Jazz Prize for her contributions to jazz music in Sweden. Vrethammar's music has been described as a blend of jazz, pop, and classical music. She has a unique voice that is both powerful and delicate, and she is known for her ability to interpret songs in a way that is both emotional and nuanced. Her music has been compared to that of other jazz singers such as Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan. In addition to her music career, Vrethammar has also worked as an actress. She has appeared in several Swedish films and television shows, including "The Emigrants" and "The New Land." She has also worked as a television host and presenter, hosting several music and variety shows in Sweden. Vrethammar continues to perform and record music to this day. She has released several albums in the 2010s, including "Ulla Vrethammar Sjunger Edith Piaf" and "Ulla Vrethammar Sjunger Jacques Brel." She also continues to tour, performing in Sweden and other countries around the world. In conclusion, Ulla Vrethammar is a Swedish jazz and pop singer who has had a long and successful career in music. Her unique voice and ability to interpret songs have made her a beloved figure in the world of jazz and classical music.

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