About the artist
Specialist for music from Sweden
Jonas Åkerlund is known for his personal and traditional playing and his knowledge of music, mainly from West Dalarna, but also from other parts of Sweden and Norway. He has always explored the boundaries between tradition, improvisation and innovation. Over the years he has played in many constellations on the Swedish music scene, including the Esbjörn Hazelius Band, the duo Josefina Paulson & Jonas Åkerlund, Bowing 9, Lure, Rosén/Åkerlund, Tritulen, Månsson/Åberg etc. He has also composed music for several theatres.
Jonas' main instrument is the violin, but he can also be heard playing the guitar, zither, bagpipes, harmonica and many other instruments. Jonas has been a musician for more than 25 years and is a graduate of the Royal College of Music in Stockholm.
