Lyrika are several members of Björk’s Biophilia choir. I saw them a couple of years ago in Manchester, but this is absolutely lovely.
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I’m chuffed to announce that there will be a special acoustic performance from ÍRiS, an exciting and breath-taking songstress from Reykjavík, on the eve of the release of her album ‘PENUMBRA’ at the London launch of Iceland, Defrosted. Her debut album is a continuation of her progression as a musician into alternative pop music. On […]
Ok, I’m pleased to invite you to the launch parties of Iceland, Defrosted; 20th June – Embassy of Iceland, London, UK 29th June – Venue TBC, Reykjavík, Iceland 3rd July – Wenlock Books, Much Wenlock, Shropshire, UK The Embassy of Iceland is the only one where you need to let me know if you are […]
The dogs continually pull hard, straining and making it look effortless at the same time. Four pairs, they lean into their harnesses and pull me through the snow bound landscape. Their feet rasp through the frozen crystals, and tongues hang from lopsided mouths. We dodge obstacles, and the only sounds to be heard are the […]
The lovely Lay Low, who features in Iceland Defrosted, is performing a live concert from her home in Iceland on Saturday May 4th, and this can be seen on the Inspired by Iceland website. I will definately be tuning in.
Then I shall begin……….
Sigur Rós – Ísjaki (Official Lyric Video) from sigur rós on Vimeo. The new Sigur Rós song, Ísjaki, is here. I’ll need a bit more time to listen to it before I can form an opinion. Nice of them to provide the lyrics though, in a karaoke / learn Icelandic crossover.
I’ve long been bowled over by the sheer friendliness of Icelanders. It was recently revealed by the World Economic Forum (WEF) that Iceland was found to be the friendliest nation in the world. I, for one, was not surprised. I’ve known it for years. Icelanders, it seems, have friendliness as a national trait. Yes, the […]
Over the next few weeks, I wanted to feature a series of mythical (or are they?) Icelandic creatures. I was inspired by a visit to the Sea-Monster Museum in Bíldudalur a couple of years ago. Since then, I’ve kept an eye open for anything on the folklore and legends of Iceland’s strangest beasts. If you […]
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