From a few hundred followers to over 50,000 in just eight weeks. In 2026, Swedish folk song (“visa”) is hotter than ever — and the name on everyone’s lips is young singer-songwriter William Sundman Sääf.
On April 10, William Sundman Sääf steps onto the equally iconic and prestigious stage of Södra Teatern in Stockholm. Legends such as Evert Taube, Cornelis Vreeswijk, and Fred Åkerström have delivered historic performances here — and it is no coincidence that his name is now mentioned in the same breath.
William Sundman Sääf bridges past and present and is being met with unanimous acclaim. His spontaneous performances in the Stockholm subway have already drawn large audiences, both in person and online. When the audience takes their seats in Södran’s classic red chairs this April, we can promise an extraordinary concert experience. All signs point to this becoming a night people will be talking about for a long time.
Voices on William Sundman Sääf
“I attended a fantastic concert with William Sundman Sääf the other day. See him every chance you get!” — Edward Blom
“It is very rare for Swedish cultural life to be introduced to a new, young talent of this caliber.” — Mats Hayen, former Chairman of the Bellman Society
“Fantastic concert. Bravo! Never stop doing what you do!” — Niklas Natt och Dag
“Carl Michael must be smiling in heaven — it is heavenly beautiful.” — Bengt Edqvist, LIRA
About William Sundman Sääf
William Sundman Sääf is a young folk singer often compared to Fred Åkerström and Sven-Bertil Taube. He is praised both for his traditional expression, which transports audiences to a bygone era, and for his original and sophisticated interpretations of songs from the Swedish musical heritage.
He has received particular acclaim as an interpreter of Carl Michael Bellman. His two albums, Sundman tolkar Bellmanand Jag kan dig aldrig förglömma, have earned glowing reviews and made a strong impact within Swedish folk music circles.
In 2025, he was awarded the Taube Society’s Cultural Prize for young folk musicians, had two songs named “Best Right Now” by Swedish Radio P2, and appeared live on SVT’s Go’kväll.
