Evert Taube
Musical artist (1890-1976) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Axel Evert Taube (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈěːvɛʈ ˈʈoːb] ⓘ;[lower-alpha 1] 12 March 1890 – 31 January 1976) was a Swedish author, artist, composer and singer. He is widely regarded as one of Sweden's most respected musicians and the foremost troubadour of the Swedish ballad tradition in the 20th century.
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Birth name | Axel Evert Taube |
Born | (1890-03-12)12 March 1890 Gothenburg, Sweden |
Died | 31 January 1976(1976-01-31) (aged 85) Stockholm, Sweden |
Occupation(s) | Musician, singer-songwriter, author |
Instrument(s) | Lute, guitar |
Years active | 1918–1974 |
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