Eric Sahlström (1912–1986) was a renowned Swedish nyckelharpa player and a key figure in its modern revival. Awarded the riksspelman distinction from Tobo, Uppland, he gained recognition for his musicianship during a time when folk music was emerging as a recognized art form. He contributed significantly to the development of the nyckelharpa, particularly the chromatic variant. Sahlström composed numerous folk songs, including the well-known waltz 'Spelmansglädje' and the polska 'Stormyren'. Notably, he received several honors for his cultural contributions, including awards from the Royal Swedish Academy of Music.
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Meaning of the name - Eric
everlasting ruler, powerful ruler
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Eric Sahlström belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Vendel parish
Occupation: nyckelharpa player | musical instrument maker | spelman
Children: Sonia Sahlström
Employers: Bo Nilson
Awards Received: Zornbadge in silver | Zornbadge in gold
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 24, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for August 24, 2024 |
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| Sun | 1 Virgo 7 | 2 Virgo 1 | 22 Sagittarius 22 |
| Moon | 27 Capricorn 1 | 10 Taurus 1 | 29 Aquarius 21 |
| Mercury | 26 Leo 56 | 22 Leo 31 | 9 Sagittarius 52 |
| Venus | 14 Virgo 47 | 24 Virgo 4 | 2 Aquarius 8 |
| Mars | 24 Virgo 13 | 23 Gemini 8 | 10 Sagittarius 19 |
| Jupiter | 6 Sagittarius 2 | 18 Gemini 7 | 25 Sagittarius 25 |
| Saturn | 4 Gemini 17 | 17 Pisces 2 | 29 Taurus 39 |
| Uranus | 0 Aquarius 17 | 27 Taurus 15 | 1 Aquarius 14 |
| Neptune | 24 Cancer 53 | 29 Pisces 13 | 25 Cancer 27 |
| Pluto | 29 Gemini 49 | 0 Aquarius 8 | 29 Gemini 10 |
| Rahu | 14 Aries 34 | 8 Aries 20 | 8 Aries 38 |
| Ketu | 14 Libra 34 | 8 Libra 20 | 8 Libra 38 |
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