Helen Sjöholm

Helen Sjöholm is a Swedish singer and actress, widely known for her work in Swedish musical theater as well as her recording career. She rose to national prominence through her role in the musical «Kristina från Duvemåla», created by Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson of ABBA, where her performance of «Gabriellas sång» became one of the best-known songs in modern Swedish popular music.

Her voice is noted for its emotional clarity and theatrical power, well suited to the sweeping, melodic style of Swedish musical and pop songwriting. Beyond «Gabriellas sång», she is known for songs like «Koppången», «Vårvindar friska», and «Du är min man», which draw on both contemporary pop arrangement and Swedish song tradition, sometimes touching on folk-influenced melody.

Sjöholm has built a career that bridges musical theater and popular music, performing at major Swedish stages and collaborating with prominent Swedish songwriters and composers connected to the country’s musical theater scene. Her interpretations of both original songs and Swedish standards have made her one of the most recognizable vocalists in contemporary Swedish music.