Linda Bergström is a Swedish singer, arranger and composer. With her bright and natural voice, she takes on new projects with personal expression and integrity. Linda has been renowned for her way of singing beautiful interpretations making challenging music with delicate ease.

In 2018, Linda received Malmö Stads kulturstipendium (culture scholarship) and won the award “Årets grupp” (group of the year) together with We Float at P2 Jazzkatten. We Float was also seen in Musikhjälpen the same year. In 2019, Åkervinda was nominated for a Swedish Grammis in the category “Årets folkmusik” (folk music of the year) for their album “Förgänglighet”. In July 2019, Åkervinda performed at the TV show Allsång på Skansen.

Linda has worked with bands and artist such as The Swingles (UK), New York Voices (US), DR Big Band (DK), Malmö Symphony Orchestra (SE), Andreas Odbjerg (DK), Sinne Eeg (DK), Magnus Tingsek (SE), Malte Ebert (DK) and Josh Groban (US) to name a few.

“An incredible singer with unlimited potential”

— Ola Elleström, Hymn

Biography

Born into a singing family, Linda was practically born singing. Her family members still recall moments of Linda singing during all different kinds of activities one can imagine, including skiing (and falling), eating and sleeping. 16 years old, Linda moved to Stockholm for studies at Södra Latins Gymnasium. That came to be the starting point for her love for improvised music.

In 2008, Linda started her studies at Skurups folkhögskola where she kept developing her own sound for two years. Not far from Skurup Linda graduated from the Malmö Academy of Music in 2014, receiving her Bachelor in jazz vocals.

2014 was also the year when Linda started releasing albums and became a fellow member of the record label and musicians collective Havtorn Records.

“And above all Linda Bergström’s song floats melodically. It’s not what she sings but how she sings that is important. (...) I haven’t got a favorite sing, yet I’ve found a new favorite album.”

— Niclas Forsgren, Lira Musikmagasin