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16/Nov 2009 at 11:02

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Salem al Fakir  - © Svt.se
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Second wildcard revealed

Salem al Fakir debuts in Melodifestivalen

Two weeks ago, SVT announced that Darin was the first wild card in Melodifestivalen 2010. Today they have revealed that Salem Al Fakir is the second wildcard with the song Keep on walking.

Salem Al Fakir have worked with Swedish artists like Snook, Wille Crafoord and Robyn, but he is mostly known at the moment for his solo career. His debut album This is who I am was released in 2007 and went straight to number one on the album charts. In 2008 he won 4 Swedish Grammys for best newcomer, best male artist, best composer and best producer of the year.

Salem Al Fakir debuts in Melodifestivalen with his own song Keep on walking.

Salem al Fakir - Roxy

Salem al Fakir - Good song (live)


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Stockholm calling [44413]
Tue 17 Nov 2009 18:08:42

Good choice :)

Simon Clifford
We will know the names of all artists by the end of November. All artists but 4 have been decided.


Layla Al-Magnuna [58775]
Tue 17 Nov 2009 08:16:26

I haven't heard of him before now, but I really liked that Roxy song! :D His voice is a bit weird, but in a good way - it stands out. I really want to like him, so his song in MF better be good like Roxy. It also helps that he is wearing a Ramones T-Shirt in the video = he got good taste, lol.

This is MUCH better news than that overrated Darin andnow I am feeling almost hopeful, lol.


Morgan S. Trouillet [10463]
Mon 16 Nov 2009 21:48:32

well his youtubes were all good i really like it
i think this can do very well (around 4th or 5th overall) but it can also die, like the fantastic eskobar, last of their semi for absolutely no reasons at all!

let's wait for "Keep on walking"


Simon Clifford [10741]
Mon 16 Nov 2009 19:47:40

When are we going to get the names of all the artists this year? SVT are drawing out so much, it's getting boring.


@Kenan

It is the first time i have heard of him, i googled his name that is how i found out :P


Paschalis [24641]
Mon 16 Nov 2009 15:27:08

I like his song "Astronaut" a lot. Good luck!


Ronny - Norway [10671]
Mon 16 Nov 2009 13:26:38

Very good! I "discovered" him this summer, and I was hoping he would be in Melodifestivalen one day.

I hope he brings his brother on stage with him :-)


@Angelic

How do u know that? :O Do u know him? :O


Dan N [29106]
Mon 16 Nov 2009 12:47:44

Excellent!!!!! I love his music... finally someone with real talent in Melodifestivalen!


Good Luck Sweden for 2010 :) (L)

@Akis S

He is half Swedish half Syrian.


Akis S. ............ [38131]
Mon 16 Nov 2009 12:05:00

is he arab???????????


LIBERATO ANTONIO [44459]
Mon 16 Nov 2009 11:52:58

LET HOPE FOR BETTER QUALTY SONG THEN THESE TWO SONG'S . AS I WILL BE GOING TO STOCKHOLM , LET'S HOPE FOR SOME GOOD SONG'S THIS YEAR FROM SWEDEN . AS LAST YEAR WAS DISSAPOINTING.


Axel Kearns [47152]
Mon 16 Nov 2009 11:41:21

He sounds quite good.....


Mattias Johansson [44010]
Mon 16 Nov 2009 11:34:04

Weeeeeeeee!!! Wonderful!


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