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New Hootenanny Singers radio series

published June 21, 2023

Updated 24 June 2023.

On Friday 23 and Saturday 24 June, Sveriges Radio P4 broadcast a two-part series about the Hootenanny Singers, featuring new interviews with surviving members Tonny Roth and Björn Ulvaeus. The series wouldn't exist if it weren't for the enthusiasm of fan Hans Rothenberg, who has used my unpublished manuscript about the Hootenanny Singers to help him and the team at Sveriges Radio put it all together.

Hans Rothenberg (centre) with the Hootenanny Singers' Tonny Rooth and Björn Ulvaeus.

Hans Rothenberg (centre) with the Hootenanny Singers' Tonny Rooth and Björn Ulvaeus.

At the time of writing, episode one and episode two are both available online. I believe Sveriges Radio's programmes are accessible worldwide and usually remain available for listening until a month after the original broadcast.

Hootenanny Singers at the height of their fame.

Hootenanny Singers at the height of their fame.