Johann G. Johannsson has remained Iceland´s most prolific and suaccessful songwriter for over three decades. His songs have been recorded by many of the countries most successful recording artists and become evergreens in the field of Icelandic pop music. The lack of publishing companies and activity has been an obstacle for his music to travel to international markets. It´s only a matter of time until the word (and songs) gets out.
By Steinar Berg Isleifsson. Steinar has been a leading figure of Icelandic music business and exploiting local talent´s internationally for many years as owner of local record companies and licensee for international Major´s such as Sony Music and Warner Music.
Johann G´s myspace web site:
www.myspace.com/jogjo
www.art-iceland.com/johanng
www.johanng.is
JOHANN G's web awards site:
www.songoftheyear.com/webawards/j/johanngjohannsson.htm
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Hafdís Huld performs Kónguló, the first single from her second album,
Synchronized Swimmers. The video was shot at Café Rosenberg where
Hafdís was launching the album that very night.
Thanks to Iceland Naturally for their support for the 2009 Iceland Airwaves
Podcast.
Shot and edited by Stuart Rogers with sound recorded by Dagný Ósk Aradóttir Pind.
[download as mp4]
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