About August Bohlin
Lived 1877 – 1949 (aged 71). August Bohlin was a Swedish violinist, fiddler and nyckelharpa player.
August Bohlin (born 7 July 1877 Österlövsta; died 19 May 1949) was a nyckelharpist and fiddler from Uppland, Sweden. He is known for developing the three-row nyckelharpa of today in 1929.
August came from a musical family; his father Johan was a skilled nyckelharpist. Father and son produced three albums together in 1913 (Odeon 840, 845 and 847).
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Who was August Bohlin?
Swedish musician (1877-1949)
When was August Bohlin born?
August Bohlin was born on 7 July 1877 in Österlövsta församling.
When did August Bohlin die?
August Bohlin died on 19 May 1949 in Uppsala Cathedral Assembly.
What was August Bohlin's occupation?
August Bohlin was a violinist, fiddler and nyckelharpa player.
What nationality was August Bohlin?
August Bohlin was Swedish.
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