2009 14-track CD album. The history of the world's greatest pop band has hardly taken a pause in the past 35 years, from the 380 million albums sold to the record-breaking musical and blockbuster film which is Mamma Mia! But behind the scenes there's another musical side to Benny Andersson. For the past 20 years he has been leading The Benny Andersson Band, a group of 16 exceptional musicians and singers who share his passion for the Swedish folk tradition, not to mention Big Band, Bach, polka, waltzes, Celtic folk, Fifties standards - and straight-ahead pop music. The latter is showcased on the title track, the first new pop composition written by Benny with his ABBA song writing partner Björn Ulvaeus in 15 years. Vocal duties on this, and three of the four other tracks translated into English for the first time, are taken by the Swedish star Helen Sjöholm; with additional vocals by Swedish singer, Tommy Körberg. The 14-track album captures highlights from the three albums released in Sweden by the Benny Andersson Band along with some brand new tracks. 'I wanted to make music based on the Swedish folk tradition, but with new songs written by me,' says Benny Andersson, who also plays accordion on the record!).

Andersson currently performs with his own band of 16 musicians, BAO; "Benny Anderssons Orkester" ("Benny Andersson's orchestra"), utilising the vocal talents of fellow swedes Helen Sj"holm (from Kristina from Duvem†la) and Tommy K"rberg (of Chess fame), with lyrics to new material sometimes written by his song-writing partner and best-friend of 40 years, Bj"rn Ulvaeus.

1987 release for the Abba producer/songwriter/keyboardist.

Kristina is a major musical theater saga, composed by Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus, original members of the legendary ABBA and composers of the theater and movie sensation, MAMMA MIA! Based on famous Swedish novels of the 1950s, Kristina tells the moving story of several families who left famine plagued Sweden in the 1850s to find a new life in America. This concert performance, recorded live at Carnegie Hall, was a sold out event. The complete recording is a MUST HAVE for fans of the great Benny and Bjorn and musical theater lovers. Recorded live at Carnegie Hall in late 2009, Kristina features internationally renowned performers Russell Watson, Helen Sjoholm, and Louise Pitre (MAMMA MIA!). Broadway legend Paul Gemignani conducts a 50 piece orchestra and 20 member chorus. Elaborate package includes 2 CDs and 48 page booklet containing a synopsis, photographs and complete lyrics.

ABBA's male half recorded live in concert at the Globe arenain September, 1998 in Stockholm, Sweden. 16 tracks,including their ABBA hits 'Ring Ring', 'The Winner Takes ItAll', 'Take A Chance On Me', 'Does Your Mother Know', 'MoneyMoney Money', 'Fernando' and 'Thank You For The Music'. 1998Columbia release.

COSTELLO ELVIS / VON OTTER ANNE SOFIE FOR THE STARS