Iceland celebrates independence today, June 17
June 17 is National Day (Þjóðhátíðardagurinn) in Iceland (Lýðveldið Ísland). This is the birthdate of Jón Sigurðsson, a noted Icelandic independence figure.
Like most places, it is celebrated by community parades.
But I prefer to commemorate it with musical art, of course:
Anna Palina and the band Draupner sing the traditional "Ásu Kvædi." Listen!
Klakki is a contemporary ensemble led by Icelandic singer Nina Björk Elíasson. Listen!
Read more about Icelandic musicians on RootsWorld
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posted by cf @ 8:11 AM
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