Tuesday, May 13, 2025

The accordion guy

Accordion Guy
This can't be the easiest way to make a living. Busking at Drottninggatan. I have seen and heard this man play his accordion a few times this Spring. But as no one uses cash in Stockholm, since around a decade, he can't expect to make much money. I only gave him a nod as I lifted the camera and took my photo. I am yet to identify the music he is playing, but it is most likely Romanian folk music.

6 comments:

roentare said...

He looks like having a story to tell with that expression

Stefan Jansson said...

A sad story about a very hard life, no doubt.

s.c said...

He doesn't look so happy. Maybe also because no one has coins in their pockets anymore. Same here with mostly Romanian and Bulgarian musicians.

Sharon said...

I hope he gets some joy out of the music.

Bill said...

Not a happy player but maybe it gives him some enjoyment.

RedPat said...

Sad. I still use cash a lot.