The second joker in Melodifestivalen 2010 is Salem Al Fakir. This means that 30 of the 32 entries are confirmed. It is the first time for Salem Al Fakir’s to participate in Melodifestivalen. The song is called ”Keep On Walking” and is written Salem and will be performed by himself.

Salem is an artist with great musicality and joy in his music. It’s an inspiration for the whole competition that he will participate, according to Christer Björkman.

About Salem Al Fakir
Profession: Violinist and pianist in classical music. He has been working as musician since the age of 13.
Born: In Huddinge, a suburb to Stockholm. Now living in Stockholm. 
Musical role model: Bill Evans, John Bonham, Lowell George.
Favorite food: My father’s lasagna
Favorite thing at home: My kitchen
What was your dream profession as a child: Musician.
Worth to know: Have recently learnt how to solve the Rubrice Cube. Have never tried to ski but is a great car driver!
Previous experiences from Melodifestivalen: No. When he got the question he seriously thought it over before giving a positive answer.