Meet Magnus Johansson—a nyckelharpa player born in 1683 on Åland and assigned female at birth as Maria Johansdotter. In 1702, they moved to Stockholm, boldly defying gender norms in both dress and profession. They performed in local taverns, playing nyckelharpa and singing. Their songs included sharp satire, including one aimed at a powerful, vengeful political figure with an overinflated ego and an inability to handle criticism.
After receiving a male passport from a patron, they began living openly as Magnus Johansson—working as a shoe cobbler’s apprentice, leading a church choir, and earning a reputation as both a musician and a lothario.
Join Renee Vaughan, gender studies researcher, nyckelharpist, and ally, to learn more about this Magnus-ificent musician, and enjoy live music Magnus played, along with other well-known tunes from the time and region before and after the presentation—featuring Renee Vaughan (nyckelharpa), Paul Sauey (guitar), Mikey Marget (cello), Dan Newton (accordion). Free event.
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