”Through his unique combination of music, lyrics, stories and social commitment, he creates art that both touches and changes”, the jury writes in its motivation.
Emil Jensen is currently writing a new performance that he will be touring with during the spring on the theme of friendship – ”this underrated relationship that is the basis for solidarity", he himself says in a press release.
”This fine prize, this fantastic motivation I must now pull myself together and live up to”, says Emil Jensen.
The scholarship has been awarded since 1949 to individuals who inspire, criticize and engage through their works. Previously, among others, PO Enquist and Liv Strömquist have received it. Emil Jensen will receive the scholarship on November 6 in Malmö.
