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Louise Hoffsten (born September 6, 1965) is a Sweden|Swedish song writer , musician and singer spanning several genres, notably rock, blues and pop.
Louise was born in Linköping . Her father, Gunnar Hoffsten , was also a musician and played the trumpet in a jazz band.
From her first recordings, Hoffsten's music and stage act have weaved together Rock music|rock , folk music|folk and blues influences, while sometimes moving into r'n'b and jazz territory, unified by her earthy, slightly operatic singing style and driving, lean grooves. Like many blues singers she plays the harmonica as well, a recurrent element in her songs; she is arguably the most well-known and recognized female blues singer of contemporary Sweden. She has built a wide following in her native land, has won several awards and currently resides in Stockholm .
In 1996, Louise was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis , but despite the complications and occasional depressions (mirrored in the book/record Blues ), she continues to write, tour and perform music.
Persondata | NAME = Hoffsten, Louise | ALTERNATIVE NAMES = | SHORT DESCRIPTION = | DATE OF BIRTH = September 6, 1965 | PLACE OF BIRTH = | DATE OF DEATH = | PLACE OF DEATH = DEFAULTSORT:Hoffsten, Louise Category:1965 births Category:Living people Category:Swedish female singers Category:Sommar hosts
