About Music of Iceland
Music of Iceland is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music of the Nordic countries.
Music of Iceland has given rise to 2 subgenres on this site, such as Icelandic hip hop and Icelandic folk music.
From Wikipedia
The music of Iceland includes folk and pop traditions, as well as an active classical and contemporary music scene. Well-known artists from Iceland include medieval music group Voces Thules, alternative pop band The Sugarcubes, singers Björk, Laufey, Daði Freyr, Hafdís Huld and Emiliana Torrini, post-rock band Sigur Rós and Múm, post-metal band Sólstafir, indie folk/indie pop band Of Monsters and Men, blues/rock band Kaleo, metal band Skálmöld and techno-industrial band Hatari. 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.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Music of Iceland.
- ↑ music of the Nordic countries
- ↓ Icelandic hip hop
- ↓ Icelandic folk music
Frequently asked questions
What is Music of Iceland?
Music of Iceland is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music of the Nordic countries.