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Music of Sweden

Okay kiddo, today we're going to talk about something called the "music of Sweden". Now, just like how different people have different favorite colors, countries also have their own favorite types of music. Sweden is a country in Europe and the people who live there really like a kind of music called "pop" music.

Do you know what "pop" music is? It's a type of music that's usually fun to listen to and has catchy tunes that you can sing along to. Some famous Swedish pop music artists are ABBA, Roxette, and Ace of Base.

But do you know what's even cooler? Sweden is also famous for its "electronic dance music", which is like pop music but with more beats and electronic sounds. It makes you want to dance and move your body! Some famous Swedish electronic artists are Avicii and Swedish House Mafia.

Do you remember the movie Frozen? It's a Disney movie with a lot of great songs that you probably know all the words to. Well, did you know that the people who wrote those songs are actually from Sweden? Their names are Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, and they make really great music!

So, that's a little bit about the music of Sweden. They like pop music and electronic dance music, and have produced some amazing artists and writers. Maybe one day you'll listen to some Swedish music and dance along too!