Episode 931 - BREK

Today on RÚV English Radio, the music of Brek.

The band Brek (https://www.brek.is) plays mainly original, folk music with influences from various directions. They connect Icelandic folk music heritage with other types of folk music. Their new album Ný spor í slóð is released next week, and will be launched with a gig at Kópavogur's Salurinn (https://tix.is/en/event/22065/brek-ny-spor-i-slod-utgafutonleikar).

Darren spoke to Brek's double bass player Sigmar Þór Matthíasson.

(image by Hákon Pálsson)

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