Music of Iceland
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Explore the Music of Iceland
Folk songs are often about love, sailors, masculinity, hard winters, as well as elves, trolls and other mythological creatures, and tend to be quite secular and often humorous.
According to the Music of Iceland page:
The music of Iceland includes vibrant folk and pop traditions. Well-known artists from Iceland include medieval music group Voces Thules, alternative rock band The Sugarcubes, singers Björk and Emiliana Torrini, post-rock band Sigur Rós and indie folk/indie pop band Of Monsters and Men. Iceland’s traditional music is related to Nordic music forms. Although Iceland has a very small population, it is home to many famous and praised bands and musicians.
Sights of Iceland
Iceland is known for its rich landscape and beautiful views.
This #SoundSunday
partake in the beautiful melodies of Icelandic folk music and vibrant pop. Although Iceland is small, it’s home to many famous musicians and groups!
For a big list of artists and musicians from the country, check out IcelandMusic:
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