Join us February 13 for a performance by Swedish folk artists the Lena Jonsson Trio! Acclaimed for their unique mix of deeply rooted Swedish folk, jazz, American old-time and electroacoustic sounds, the trio has been the recipient of awards including Artist of the Year at the Swedish Folk awards. Led by the visionary musician Lena Jonsson alongside guitarist Erik Ronström and bassist Krydda Sundström, the virtuosic and playful trio’s album Stories from the Outside won both a Swedish Grammis and the Manifest prize in 2021. Stories from the Outside also won Album of the year by LIRA Music Magazine and song of the year by Swedish radio. They released their third album Elements in June 2023
Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America is the leading center for Nordic culture in the United States. It offers a wide range of programs that illuminate the culture and vitality of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. Scandinavia House offerings include diverse exhibitions and film series, as well as concerts and other performances, readings, lectures, symposia, language courses, and children’s activities.