We say goodbye to Sven-Åke Johansson

Today we mourn the loss of our friend and artistic mentor Sven-Åke Johansson, who passed away in Berlin on 15 June at the age of 82.

A musician, composer, poet and visual artist, he was one of the most singular figures in free music — a visionary who moved effortlessly between generations and connected people like no other.

For us, it was a tremendous honour to be able to work with him on numerous projects, among which the documentary film Blue for a Moment as well as a stream of record releases that showcase the full breadth of his musical imagination.

No doubt his “dynamic vibrations” will resonate for a long time to come.