OPA! is a Malmö-based Swedish 6-member musical band with Swedish and folk / pop / ethnic influences featuring Greek-Swedish singer Michael Sideridis (lead vocals). Other members are Thor Ahlgren, Martin Eriksson, Johan Ohlsson, Andreas Rudenå and Emil Sjunnesson.

OPA!
OriginMalmö, Sweden
GenresPop, folk, ethnic music, fusion
Years active2012-present
LabelsRoasting House
MembersMichael Sideridis
Thor Ahlgren
Martin Eriksson
Johan Ohlsson
Andreas Rudenå
Emil Sjunnesson
Websiteopaband.com

The band took part in Sweden's Melodifestivalen 2012 in day 4 of semi-finals held at Malmö Arena on 25 February 2012 with the song "Allting blir bra igen" (meaning Everything will be fine again) with music and lyrics by Michael Sideridis. They are signed with Roasting House label and distribution by Universal Music.

Following Melodifestivalen, the band released their debut album Tills du kan sjunga med[1] that entered the Swedish Albums Chart at #26 in May 2012.

Members

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  • Michael Sideridis - lead vocals
  • Thor Ahlgren - bouzouki
  • Martin Eriksson - double bass
  • Johan Ohlsson - accordion
  • Andreas Rudenå - guitar
  • Emil Sjunnesson - percussions

Discography

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Albums

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Year Album Peak
position
SWE
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2012 Tills du kan sjunga med 26

Singles

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References

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