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Jens Lekman

Jens Lekman
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Jens Lekman

Jens Lekman artist page: interviews, features and/or performances archived at NPR Music

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March 13, 2008 At SXSW, the Swedish singer-songwriter sings about haircuts in his own ridiculous way.

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Studio Sessions

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April 2, 2008 Swedish indie-pop star Jens Lekman draws inspiration from some unlikely places for his latest album.

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Interviews & Profiles

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January 7, 2006 Jens Lekman is a top pop star in Sweden, but sounds more like Lawrence Welk than Kanye West.

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Discover Songs

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December 21, 2007 All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen shares his picks for the year's top ten CDs.

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October 26, 2007 Swedish pop artist Jens Lekman talks about his latest CD, Night Falls Over Kortedala and shares ...

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September 12, 2007 Swedish art-pop singer Jens Lekman; distinguished country crooner Nick Lowe; Broken Social Scene...

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December 7, 2005 Horses remastered and live from Patti Smith; A preview of new music by Nellie McKay; A new retro...

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Jens Lekman performs a Tiny Desk Concert at the NPR Music offices.

November 7, 2011 The Swedish singer shows off his humor and charm in this intimate set at the NPR Music offices.

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September 13, 2011 Summer's over, but a season of great new music from Feist, Atlas Sound and others is just beginning.

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Oh You're So Silent Jens

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  • Album: Oh You're So Silent Jens
  • Artist: Jens Lekman
 

Night Falls Over Kortedala

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  • Album: Night Falls Over Kortedala
  • Artist: Jens Lekman
  • Label: Secretly Canadian
  • Released: 2007