Lena Larsson
Swedish ballad singer
About Lena Larsson
Lived 1882 – 1967 (aged 85). Lena Larsson was a Swedish.
Anna Karolina Larsson (14 June 1882 – 20 November 1967), generally known as "Lena" Larsson, was a Swedish ballad singer with a contralto voice.
She was born in Ytterby to Kristina Karlsson and her husband Karl August, who worked as farmers with a secondary income from fishing. Larsson's voice on the recordings is described as "dark and low, her tempo slow", and her performance as "meditative rather than extrovert". She performed at concerts, festivals, and on radio and television.
Larsson died on stage, aged 85, after suffering a heart attack during a performance.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Lena Larsson?
Swedish ballad singer
When was Lena Larsson born?
Lena Larsson was born on 14 June 1882 in Ytterby parish.
When did Lena Larsson die?
Lena Larsson died on 20 November 1967 in Ytterby parish.
What nationality was Lena Larsson?
Lena Larsson was Swedish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Lena Larsson (singer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lena Larsson. https://biography.guide/lena-larsson-1882/
MLA: "Lena Larsson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/lena-larsson-1882/.
Chicago: "Lena Larsson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/lena-larsson-1882/.
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