Lykke Li

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Born 18 March 1986.

Lykke Li

Biography

Lykke Li (born Li Lykke Timotej Svensson Zachrisson; born 18 March 1986 in Ystad), is a Swedish singer-songwriter. Her music often blends elements of pop, indie rock and electronic; various instruments can also be found in her songs, including violins, synthesizers, tambourines, trumpets, saxophones and cellos. Li possesses the vocal range of a soprano. Her debut album, Youth Novels, was released in 2008.

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Latest News Stories

News from the BBC

  1. Lykke Li's Heartbreak

    Tue 1 Mar 2011 11:30

    The Swedish songstress delivers a dark album

  2. Lykke Li prepares 'vulnerable' LP

    Tue 18 Jan 2011 09:07

    Swedish singer Lykke Li says the follow-up to her debut album is about dealing with...

  3. Lykke Li's latest

    Thu 18 Nov 2010 13:32

    Swedish singer Lykke Li reveals album title and discusses her controversial new single.

BBC Reviews

  1. Wounded Rhymes 2011

    Review of Wounded Rhymes

    Reviewed by Lou Thomas

    An outstanding album which improves upon the Swedish singer’s great debut.

  2. Youth Novels 2008

    Review of Youth Novels

    Reviewed by Jon Lusk

    Lykke's solid debut album lives up to her promising groundwork.

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