Third String | Lena Jonsson

This award-winning Swedish trio skillfully combines a deep knowledge of traditional Swedish folk music with innovative artistry, a joy of life, and rock-star charisma, making them one of the most visionary groups in Swedish music.

Lena Jonsson has developed a unique style inspired by Swedish folk, as well as rock, pop, and American old-time and bluegrass traditions. Together with guitarist Erik Ronström and bassist Krydda Sundström, she forms a virtuosic yet humorous trio. Their album Stories from the Outside won both a Swedish Grammy (Grammis) and the Manifest award in 2021, as well as "LIRA Music's" Album of the Year title. In April 2023, the Lena Jonsson Trio was named Artist of the Year at the Swedish Folk Music Awards. Their third album, Elements, was released in June 2023 and was nominated for another Swedish Grammy.