{"id":1336,"date":"2026-06-13T11:16:22","date_gmt":"2026-06-13T09:16:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.visitvarmland.com\/grums\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=1336"},"modified":"2026-06-16T15:31:51","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T13:31:51","slug":"music-in-grums","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.visitvarmland.com\/grums\/en\/tips-and-guides\/music-in-grums\/","title":{"rendered":"Music in Grums"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitvarmland.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/11\/130822-Kungen_Borgvik-_6116-1024x750.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-914\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitvarmland.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/11\/130822-Kungen_Borgvik-_6116-1024x750.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.visitvarmland.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/11\/130822-Kungen_Borgvik-_6116-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.visitvarmland.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/11\/130822-Kungen_Borgvik-_6116-768x562.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.visitvarmland.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/11\/130822-Kungen_Borgvik-_6116-1536x1124.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.visitvarmland.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/11\/130822-Kungen_Borgvik-_6116-150x110.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.visitvarmland.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/11\/130822-Kungen_Borgvik-_6116-600x439.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.visitvarmland.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/11\/130822-Kungen_Borgvik-_6116.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: \u00d8yvind Lund<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sven-Ingvars<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links has-normal-icon-size is-style-pill-shape is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-social-links-is-layout-fdcfc74e wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-spotify  wp-block-social-link\"><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/1nYKikHu8WWMKYVTcNyyzs?si=Y3yeHoLYTAuZjXajFsfV3Q\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12,2C6.477,2,2,6.477,2,12c0,5.523,4.477,10,10,10c5.523,0,10-4.477,10-10C22,6.477,17.523,2,12,2 M16.586,16.424 c-0.18,0.295-0.563,0.387-0.857,0.207c-2.348-1.435-5.304-1.76-8.785-0.964c-0.335,0.077-0.67-0.133-0.746-0.469 c-0.077-0.335,0.132-0.67,0.469-0.746c3.809-0.871,7.077-0.496,9.713,1.115C16.673,15.746,16.766,16.13,16.586,16.424 M17.81,13.7 c-0.226,0.367-0.706,0.482-1.072,0.257c-2.687-1.652-6.785-2.131-9.965-1.166C6.36,12.917,5.925,12.684,5.8,12.273 C5.675,11.86,5.908,11.425,6.32,11.3c3.632-1.102,8.147-0.568,11.234,1.328C17.92,12.854,18.035,13.335,17.81,13.7 M17.915,10.865 c-3.223-1.914-8.54-2.09-11.618-1.156C5.804,9.859,5.281,9.58,5.131,9.086C4.982,8.591,5.26,8.069,5.755,7.919 c3.532-1.072,9.404-0.865,13.115,1.338c0.445,0.264,0.59,0.838,0.327,1.282C18.933,10.983,18.359,11.129,17.915,10.865\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Spotify<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Sven-Ingvars is one of Sweden\u2019s most beloved bands and has been blending dance band, rock and pop since its formation in 1956. From their hometown of Slottsbron in Grums, the band rose to national fame and became an integral part of Swedish music history with songs such as <em>Tv\u00e5 m\u00f6rka \u00f6gon<\/em>, <em>Fr\u00f6ken Fr\u00e4ken<\/em> and <em>B\u00f6rja om fr\u00e5n b\u00f6rjan<\/em>. With 55 songs featured on Svensktoppen, Sweden\u2019s popular music chart, and a career spanning several generations, the band has touched audiences across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The band was founded by Sven-Erik Magnusson, who remained its frontman until his passing in 2017. Today, the legacy continues through his son, Oscar Magnusson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bandet grundades av Sven-Erik Magnusson, som var frontfigur fram till sin bortg\u00e5ng 2017. Idag f\u00f6rs traditionen vidare av sonen Oscar Magnusson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Follow in the Footsteps of Sven-Ingvars<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover the places where the band&#8217;s story began and experience the surroundings that helped shape one of Sweden\u2019s most cherished bands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-atheme-component-action-button atheme-wrapper--action-button-single\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitvarmland.com\/grums\/en\/tips-and-guides\/discover-slottsbron\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"a-action a-action--arrow\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>Discover Slottsbron<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitvarmland.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/12\/130822-Kungen_Borgvik-_0326-edited-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1146\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitvarmland.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/12\/130822-Kungen_Borgvik-_0326-edited-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.visitvarmland.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/12\/130822-Kungen_Borgvik-_0326-edited-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.visitvarmland.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/12\/130822-Kungen_Borgvik-_0326-edited-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.visitvarmland.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/12\/130822-Kungen_Borgvik-_0326-edited-1536x960.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.visitvarmland.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/12\/130822-Kungen_Borgvik-_0326-edited-150x94.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.visitvarmland.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/12\/130822-Kungen_Borgvik-_0326-edited-600x375.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.visitvarmland.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/12\/130822-Kungen_Borgvik-_0326-edited.jpg 1578w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: \u00d8yvind Lund<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rigmor Gustafsson<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links has-normal-icon-size is-style-pill-shape is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-social-links-is-layout-fdcfc74e wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-spotify  wp-block-social-link\"><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/4PVhLylgFzJbW165GuwMzU?si=NyzUyFHFQAKOeLT5lbpiTw\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12,2C6.477,2,2,6.477,2,12c0,5.523,4.477,10,10,10c5.523,0,10-4.477,10-10C22,6.477,17.523,2,12,2 M16.586,16.424 c-0.18,0.295-0.563,0.387-0.857,0.207c-2.348-1.435-5.304-1.76-8.785-0.964c-0.335,0.077-0.67-0.133-0.746-0.469 c-0.077-0.335,0.132-0.67,0.469-0.746c3.809-0.871,7.077-0.496,9.713,1.115C16.673,15.746,16.766,16.13,16.586,16.424 M17.81,13.7 c-0.226,0.367-0.706,0.482-1.072,0.257c-2.687-1.652-6.785-2.131-9.965-1.166C6.36,12.917,5.925,12.684,5.8,12.273 C5.675,11.86,5.908,11.425,6.32,11.3c3.632-1.102,8.147-0.568,11.234,1.328C17.92,12.854,18.035,13.335,17.81,13.7 M17.915,10.865 c-3.223-1.914-8.54-2.09-11.618-1.156C5.804,9.859,5.281,9.58,5.131,9.086C4.982,8.591,5.26,8.069,5.755,7.919 c3.532-1.072,9.404-0.865,13.115,1.338c0.445,0.264,0.59,0.838,0.327,1.282C18.933,10.983,18.359,11.129,17.915,10.865\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Spotify<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Acclaimed jazz singer Rigmor Gustafsson took the journey from the quiet forests of V\u00e4rmland to the bustling streets of New York and has since established herself as one of Europe\u2019s leading jazz artists. Her impressive career includes ten solo albums and several international awards, including The Royal Musical Academy\u2019s Jazz Award and Sveriges Radio\u2019s Guldkatten, reflecting her constant desire to grow and explore new musical directions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite her success, Rigmor remains deeply connected to her roots on a small farm in V\u00e4rmskog, Grums Municipality, where she grew up surrounded by nature and animals. In this rural part of V\u00e4rmland, life was shaped by self-sufficiency and hard work, creating a timeless harmony between people and nature. It was here, among the forests, cows and chickens, that Rigmor learned to appreciate the simple things in life \u2013 something that is still reflected in her honest and down-to-earth music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Follow in Rigmor\u2019s Footsteps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit V\u00e4rmskog and experience the natural surroundings that helped shape Rigmor Gustafsson\u2019s upbringing and musical expression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-atheme-component-action-button atheme-wrapper--action-button-single\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitvarmland.com\/grums\/en\/tips-and-guides\/discover-varmskog\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"a-action a-action--arrow\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>Discover V\u00e4rmskog<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-atheme-component-cta atheme-wrapper\"><div class=\"atheme-components-cta--decoration-right\"><\/div><div class=\"atheme-components-cta--decoration-left\"><\/div><div class=\"atheme-components-cta\" style=\"height:600px;min-height:300px;background-image:url( https:\/\/www.visitvarmland.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/11\/konstverk-mickelson-1.jpg );background-size:cover;background-position:center center;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll\"><div class=\"atheme-components-cta--overlay\" style=\"opacity:0\"> <\/div><div class=\"atheme-components-cta--text\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitvarmland.com\/grums\/en\/culture-history\/art\/the-seven-artworks-of-sven-erik-magnusson\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"><h3>Experience Music Through Art<\/h3><p>Discover seven artworks dedicated to Sven-Erik Magnusson located throughout Grums. 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