Big Blog 2, Icelandic Music
The Mus ic of Iceland Iceland is a stark but beautiful piece of land that has plenty of natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. Its music scene is very vibrant and syncretic landscape which is a perfect and seamless combination of the traditional folk side of their music scene, as well as their more modern genres. In this blog post I will attempt to delve into the music of Iceland by exploring the historical roots found in the traditional folk music of the island, as well as explore the diverse array of contemporary genres and influential artists that have emerged from Iceland's modern music scene. Traditional and Folk Music: Iceland's musical legacy is deeply rooted in its folk traditions, carrying the tales of its history and folklore through haunting melodies and poetic lyrics. One such form of old Icelandic folk music is called the "rimur." The rimur is basically a style of poetry that is made by the Icelandic, and this form of poetry is put into song instea...