Gerðuberg

 

Let's sing and chant


14 March – The Islands of the North Atlantic
Songs of the Isles: from Ireland, Shetland; vikivakar and ballads from Iceland and the Faroes.


Icelandic folk songs and traditional ballads, with a few from overseas as well.  From 2 to 4 p.m. in the cafeteria, Gerðuberg.
An opportunity to gather and meet, chant and sing together and for each other.
A printed collection of songs will be prepared for each session, each with a different theme.

Chris Foster and Bára Grímsdóttir will direct these song sessions
Admission free


 

Programme winter 2010

17 January –Winter
Songs about Þorri (late winter), the snow, and new year

14 February -  Love
What could be more fitting on St Valentine’s Day than to sing about love and courting?

14 March – The Islands of the North Atlantic
Songs of the Isles: from Ireland, Shetland; vikivakar and ballads from Iceland and the Faroes.

11 April – Spring, Green and Warmth
Let’s welcome the spring with cheery songs.

9 May  Folksongs from Various Countries
Singing is the common denominator of people of various nationalities living in Iceland.