ABBA: a Swedish perspective
by Luke Taylor
July 16, 2018
In the same week as the Ordway launches its production of "Mamma Mia!" and the film "Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again" is released, Swedish-born ABBA fan Martin Bertilsson shares a number of facts and stories about the band in a series of videos for The Current.
Monday: the significance of ABBA
In the first video in the series, Martin talks about how he was essentially born a fan of ABBA. He talks about the name's origin, and about the fish company that playfully granted permission to use the name. Martin also describes how ABBA's musical approach has has imprinted itself on the DNA of Swedish music-making, as well as the cultural significance of ABBA. "They become as big a brand name as IKEA and Volvo," Martin says.
Tuesday: seeing the Mamma Mia! musical in Stockholm, London and Minneapolis
Wednesday: visiting the Greek island where Mamma Mia! was filmed
Thursday: finding a steak dinner for Benny Andersson
Friday: new music and a must-see for fans
External Links
ABBA - official site
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again - film website
Mamma Mia! - Ordway Theater production, St. Paul, Minn.
American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis
Steak and Ale (Wikipedia)
ABBA The Museum, Stockholm