The former frontman of Hoola Bandoola Band, Mikael Wiehe was a pioneer of Sweden's ‘70s progressive movement. But he's also forged a solo career that's made a big impact—almost as much as the political and social messages of his old band. Wiehe's compositions trade in a similar sound to American folk and soft rock artists like James Taylor, John Denver and Dan Fogelberg—even with a hint of Julio Iglesias. His soft slide guitars and gentle rhythms never miss an emotional connection, while his more sensual tango numbers excite like a lover's whisper.