Chiquita (band)
Encyclopedia
Chiquita is a dansband
from Alingsås
, Sweden
that was formed in 1968, the first years until 1972 the band was called "Chiquita Brass" but after that Chiquita without Brass.
In June 1975 the band was competing in the Swedish music chart Svensktoppen
where they were competing with their song Nu är du här igen, but was placed 10th and the next round they were kicked out from the chart.
In the years 1977-1979 the band changed to disco
style, but when new singer Benny came to the band in late 1981 the band changed back to traditional dansband music.
In 1987 they were supported by Mariann Grammofon in Skara
.
Dansband
Dansband is a Swedish term for a band that plays dansbandsmusik . Dansbandsmusik is often danced to in pairs. Jitterbug and foxtrot music are often included in this category. The music is primarily inspired by swing, schlager, country, jazz, and rock...
from Alingsås
Alingsås
Alingsås is a locality and the seat of Alingsås Municipality in Västra Götaland County, Sweden. It had 22,919 inhabitants in 2005.-Geography:...
, Sweden
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
that was formed in 1968, the first years until 1972 the band was called "Chiquita Brass" but after that Chiquita without Brass.
In June 1975 the band was competing in the Swedish music chart Svensktoppen
Svensktoppen
Svensktoppen is a record chart at Sveriges Radio. Until January 2003, the songs had to be in the Swedish language. Svensktoppen has aired since 1962, except for the years 1982-1985. Svensktoppen airs once a week...
where they were competing with their song Nu är du här igen, but was placed 10th and the next round they were kicked out from the chart.
In the years 1977-1979 the band changed to disco
Disco
Disco is a genre of dance music. Disco acts charted high during the mid-1970s, and the genre's popularity peaked during the late 1970s. It had its roots in clubs that catered to African American, gay, psychedelic, and other communities in New York City and Philadelphia during the late 1960s and...
style, but when new singer Benny came to the band in late 1981 the band changed back to traditional dansband music.
In 1987 they were supported by Mariann Grammofon in Skara
Skara
Skara is a locality and the seat of Skara Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden with 18595 inhabitants in 2005. Despite its small size, it has a long educational and ecclesiastical history. One of Sweden's oldest high schools, Katedralskolan , is situated in Skara...
.
Band members
- Benny Bendén - Vocalist, Saxophone, Guitar (1981-present)
- Kenneth Sjöberg - Bass (1968-present)
- Jörgen Flach - Keyboard, Accordion, Vocals (2007-present)
- Simon Åhs - Drums, Vocals (2009-present)
Discography
- Säg att du älskar mig än - 2001
- En enda stor familj - 2005
- TBA (Unreleased) - 2010
External links
- Official Website (Swedish language)
- Chiquita (Swedish Wikipedia)