Iceland Kickstarter project – support A Sense of Place – Imprints of Iceland
I wanted to tell you about an impressive Iceland Kickstarter project. It is a beautiful photographic hardcover book called “A Sense of Place – Imprints of Iceland”. The author is the acclaimed Icelandic photographer, Charlotta María Hauksdóttir. The book contains 36 separate works. Many of...
Hallveig Runarsdottir – listen to the best classical singer in Iceland
A few weeks ago, I interviewed the brilliant Jewells Chambers. She runs the All things Iceland podcast. I introduced her to my wife, the award-winning Icelandic soprano singer Hallveig Runarsdottir. There is no doubt that she is the best classical and contemporary singer in Iceland....
Spotify playlist with Icelandic music – add your favorites
One of the best things about the internet is Spotify. I just find it incredible that you are able to have most of the published music in the world in your pocket at all times. I listen to music all the time and I thought...
Iceland podcast – hear the inside story of Icelandic language and culture
One of Iceland’s best ambassadors is New Yorker native Jewells Chambers. Her great Iceland podcast ‘All things Iceland‘ covers a wide variety of topics. These include Icelandic culture, history, politics and of course language. Demystifying Icelandic politics I especially enjoyed listening to Jewell’s interviews with...
Reykjavik Art Walk app – 200 works of Icelandic art in your pocket
One of the nice things in life is strolling around enjoying fine art. Another thing I particularly enjoy is well-crafted apps. Yes I know it is nerdy but so be it. You can imagine I am excited to try out the brand new Reykjavik Art...
Hatari from Iceland Shakes up Eurovision and Capitalism
They are here to destroy capitalism and perhaps sell a few t-shirts while they are at it. Their challenge to Israeli prime minister Netanyahu to a bout of traditional Icelandic wrestling, ‘Glíma’, has made international news. They will represent Iceland at the 2019 Eurovision song...
The 2019 Iceland Music Awards – Find the Best Icelandic Music
The Icelandic music scene is world famous. This is no wonder. Iceland punches far above its weight when it comes to music. And the Icelandic music scene continues to be extremely dynamic. This was evident at the 2019 Iceland music awards which were held on...
See this Inspiring Iceland Music Video
I am, quite frankly, moved by the enthusiasm people show for Iceland. I suppose it is a big reason why I devote so much time to this magazine. One story of a man who demonstrated this kind of incredible passion for Iceland is Australian musician...
