Beyond the myths: Iceland Airwaves reveals the real sound of Iceland | Songlines
Thursday, December 11, 2025

Beyond the myths: Iceland Airwaves reveals the real sound of Iceland

By Charis McGowan

Charis McGowan visits Reykjavik, where Iceland Airwaves is showcasing the many layers of Icelandic music. “It’s such a young culture”, she discovers

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Rakel performing in Reykjavik’s Fríkirkjan church (Aron Gestsson)

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