Öbarna

Swedish music group from Grundsund in Bohuslän consisting of Eva Jarnedal (born 1950) and Jan Magnarsson (born 1946). Their repertoire consists of songs, usually with lyrics and music by Janne Magnarsson. With their atmospheric songs and more than 40 years of touring, Öbarna have gained a large and loyal audience throughout the country. Their interpretation of Evert Taube's Invitation to Bohuslän ended up on the Swedish summit for two weeks in 1987 and later became one of the most desired recordings in the radio's wish program. Eva is also the daughter of Karin Johansson married Jarnedal (1926-2001) in Ängön on Flatön in Morlanda parish, ie the Hulda's Karin, about whom Taube wrote poetry. So far, Öbarna has recorded two albums with Evert Taube's songs. Öbarna have been awarded several awards for their musical deeds, including a cultural prize from Bohuslän County Council and the Friends of Astri and Evert Taube Society. Öbarna are also honorary members of the Swedish West Coast Fishermen. The most recent award was Tidningen Bohusläningen's award "Bohuslän Tackar", voted by the newspaper's readers.