Sarek was a Swedish folk-pop band formed in 2002, taking their name from Sarek National Park. They debuted in 2002 with the single "Vinterland" ("Winter land") and in 2003 they broke through with their single "Genom eld och vatten" ("Through fire and water") in Melodifestivalen. The group parted ways in 2012.
The song "Genom eld och vatten" remained on the Swedish singles chart for 34 weeks, peaking at number 3. In the same year, the single "Solen glimmar" charted for four weeks, reaching #14. These songs were from the album Genom eld och vatten, which also charted for four weeks, reaching #48.
The next album Sarek (2004) reached #21 and stayed on the album chart for five weeks, and the single "Älvorna" peaked at #8 and remained for eight weeks.
Discography
Albums 2003 – Genom eld och vattenReview of Genom eld och vatten, Svenska Dagbladet 2004 – SarekReview of Sarek, Svenska DagbladetReview of Sarek, Vimmerby Tidning 2008 – I natt ska marken skälvaReview of I natt ska marken skälva, Örnsköldsviks AllehandaReview of I natt ska marken skälva, Norrländska Socialdemokraten 2011 – Magiska tonerReview of Magiska toner, Upsala Nye Tidning
Singles 2002 – Vinterland 2003 – Genom eld och vatten 2003 – Solen glimmar 2004 – Älvorna 2004 – Medan stjärnorna vandrar 2004 – Törst 2004 – Alla änglar log 2008 – I natt ska marken skälva 2008 – Magiska sekunder
Members Stina Engelbrecht (music, lyrics, vocals, chorus, kulning) Jessica Wetterstrand (vocals) Zara Kronvall (vocals) Kristofer Pettersson (nyckelharpa, accordion) Göran Månsson (flute, jew harp, percussion)
See also Swedish folk music Nordman Timoteij Drängarna
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