At 81, DJ Gloria fills Sweden's dancefloors

DJ Gloria commands the decks with the confidence of a seasoned performer

Last updated: August 29, 2025 | 16:10

Devadasan K P, Chief Visual Editor

When most people her age are settling into quiet retirements, 81-year-old Madeleine Mansson, better known as DJ Gloria, is setting Sweden's dance floors ablaze with her glittering energy and beats.

AFP

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