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  • Genre: Acoustic / Folk

    Location Reykjavík, IS

    Profile Views: 35728

    Last Login: 6/20/2011

    Member Since 10/9/2006

    Record Label Green Man Productions

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    .. ....FUNI.... Icelandic folk music .. .. FUNI (an old Icelandic word meaning Fire) are Bára Grímsdóttir and Chris Foster, consummate performers of the traditional songs the northern European countries of Iceland and England. They accompany their songs using the two rare traditional Icelandic instruments the Langspil and the Íslensk fiðla (Icelandic Fidla) as well as the more familiar Guitar and Kantele. .. YOU CAN NOW BUY TRACKS ONLINE FROM http://www.icelandicmusic.com/Music/Album/5261/bara_grimsdottir/funi/ .. BUY THE FUNI CD ONLINE FROM http://www.abicat.co.uk/chrisfoster/chrisfoster.htm .... The mediaeval histories and languages of their two native countries are linked by the fantastic exploits of the Vikings, who colonised a large part of Britain, settled Iceland in the late 9th century and went on to explore the east coast of Canada and the USA as well as travelling and trading all over Europe and as far as the Balkans and the Middle East. .... It's not everyday an unfamiliar yet readily accessible new tradition comes along, so check this out. Nick Beale reviewing FUNI in fROOTS magazine, May 2005 .... Singly, each singer is a great presenter of the music of a native island, but as a duo with great skill and musicality, they transform the music of their islands into universals. Review of ‘FUNI’ concert for the Folk Society of Greater Washington, USA .... Funi puts the Icelandic folk music culture on the map of world music. Marius Roeting, New Folk Sounds magazine, Holland .... Chris and Bára interpret the narrative traditional songs of England and Iceland with sublime artistry. Bára’s crystal clear voice and Chris’ exemplary instrumental work are a stunning combination. The music of FUNI has the power to occupy the consciousness of an audience long after the last note from voice or guitar has been performed. Chris Ridley, Cornwal Folk Directory, England
  • Members

    Bára Grímsdóttir, Chris Foster
  • Influences

    Too many to list...we listen as wide as we can.
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  • Malick Pathé Sow

    Thank you for your friendship.
    Merci pour ton amitié.

    Jam e kisal Yo won e mon.

    On Jaraama

    Malick

    New CD "Maayo Men"


    2 years ago
  • Zÿb

    Thanx 4 adding!
    Great müzika!
    Drink Espresso - God bless U! /MrZ :)
    www. ib2. se

    3 years ago
  • Roos Soete

    Thank your very much for the friendship. You have very nice tunes on your space! I enjoy your music!
    Best wishes and warm greetings from Belgium, Roos

    3 years ago
  • Laura

    Hi Bara and Chris, the songs you have on here sound fantastic (I have been telling all my friends!) Great to see you the other week and hopefully it won't be too long until the next time...lots of love
    laura xx

    3 years ago
  • Magredea

    hi funi .. many thanks for your friendship!!!

    beautiful music .. i enjoyed it !!!

    all the best
    Magredea

    4 years ago
  • Chris Foster

    If you pop over to Chris' solo page at myspace. com/chrisfosterfolk you can hear some tracks from Outsiders, his new CD due out May 1st.

    4 years ago
  • Lisa Knapp

    Lilja is sooo beautiful, such an amazing song! Just had to pop in for a listen,
    Lisa x

    4 years ago
  • dreambird

    Thank you for the add & message ~ great sound, spectacular vocals and body of work ~ xodb

    4 years ago
  • Manya Sundström

    Thanks for the visit and the message. Your music is beautiful. -Manya

    4 years ago
  • Djibril NDIAYE ROSE

    Thank you, GOOD MUSIC, I am happy to be your friend.
    Djibril

    4 years ago
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Bio:

FUNI

Icelandic folk music

FUNI (an old Icelandic word meaning Fire) are Bára Grímsdóttir and Chris Foster, consummate performers of the traditional songs the northern European countries of Iceland and England. They accompany their songs using the two rare traditional Icelandic instruments the Langspil and the Íslensk fiðla (Icelandic Fidla) as well as the more familiar Guitar and Kantele.

YOU CAN NOW BUY TRACKS ONLINE FROM http://www.icelandicmusic.com/Music/Album/5261/bara_grimsdottir/funi/ .. BUY THE FUNI CD ONLINE FROM http://www.abicat.co.uk/chrisfoster/chrisfoster.htm ..

The mediaeval histories and languages of their two native countries are linked by the fantastic exploits of the Vikings, who colonised a large part of Britain, settled Iceland in the late 9th century and went on to explore the east coast of Canada and the USA as well as travelling and trading all over Europe and as far as the Balkans and the Middle East.

It's not everyday an unfamiliar yet readily accessible new tradition comes along, so check this out. Nick Beale reviewing FUNI in fROOTS magazine, May 2005

Singly, each singer is a great presenter of the music of a native island, but as a duo with great skill and musicality, they transform the music of their islands into universals. Review of ‘FUNI’ concert for the Folk Society of Greater Washington, USA

Funi puts the Icelandic folk music culture on the map of world music. Marius Roeting, New Folk Sounds magazine, Holland

Chris and Bára interpret the narrative traditional songs of England and Iceland with sublime artistry. Bára’s crystal clear voice and Chris’ exemplary instrumental work are a stunning combination. The music of FUNI has the power to occupy the consciousness of an audience long after the last note from voice or guitar has been performed. Chris Ridley, Cornwal Folk Directory, England

Member Since:

October 09, 2006

Members:

Bára Grímsdóttir, Chris Foster

Influences:

Too many to list...we listen as wide as we can.

Record Label:

Green Man Productions

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