The jury's reasoning Jenny Hval is no newcomer, but in every way a steady challenger in Norwegian music life: Where does she belong? She herself says: In music. At the same time, text seems to be the springboard for everything she does, and she creates tactile texts that are not much like other texts in Norwegian music. Another springboard is […]
Jury's reasoning TONO's Mediator Award 2012 is awarded to German record producer Manfred Eicher. His musical expertise, position and burning commitment have contributed to developing, elevating and presenting a long list of Norwegian composers, lyricists and performers. From having contributed significantly to putting the concept of "Nordic jazz" on the international music map, Eicher has in recent years […]