A true World Champion of Nyckelharpa(key harp) and one of the best representatives of the uniqueness of Swedish culture

1. Regarded as Sweden's greatest craftsman on the nyckelharpa. With his brilliant solo playing and as a member of the group Väsen(Swedish folk music band), he has been largely responsible for the explosion of nyckelharpa playing that has been witnessed recently in Sweden

2. Was honored to be the first Swedish folk musician to work with the world renowned American ensemble, the Kronos Quartet, in 1997

3. Has become a role model for many young nyckelharpa players, gives instruction both at The Eric Sahlstrom - Institute and the Royal Music College in Stockholm

4. Was selected as a National Musician, in 1984

5. Was chosen as World's Master of both the modern an older type of nyckelharpa