One of Scandinavia’s most visionary musicians: “...an exciting mix of contemporary and traditional fiddle, American old-time and Swedish dance music, folk rock and rockabilly funk ... fine fiddling from both sides of the Atlantic.” (FolkWorld #65) Lena Jonsson balances a deep knowledge of traditional Swedish folk music with innovative artistic sensibilities, sparkling joy and rock-star charisma.

Lena's trio with guitarist Erik Ronström and bassist Krydda Sundström is virtuosic yet playful. In April 2023, the trio won Artist of the year at the Swedish Folk awards. Their 2021 album ”Stories from the Outside” won both a Swedish Grammy (Grammis) and the Manifest prize in 2021; Album of the Year by LIRA Musikmagasin; and Song of the Year by Swedish radio. Their premiere album “Places” (2019) was also nominated for a Grammis. The trio released their third album ”Elements” in June 2023.

Lena also plays in a fiddle duo with Brittany Haas, and has played in the band The Goodbye Girls with Molly Tuttle, Allison de Groot and Brittany Karlson.

I love the balance between virtuosity and musicality ... Jonsson can play, there is no doubt about that, but she never attempts to outshine the tune itself or the players around her. —Folk Radio (UK) 16 April, 2018