Episode 130 - THE HISTORY OF ICELANDIC MUSIC: REGGAE & DUB
We look at the rich history of reggae and dub music in Iceland today, on RÚV English.
Darren is joined again by music journalist Lydia Athanasopoulou in Siglufjörður, to examine the history of the genre.
Tracks played on today's show:
Hjálmar, Prins Póló - Grillið inn
Hjálmar - Lof
AmabAdama - Óráð
Ojba Rasta - Jolly Good
Teitur Magnússon - Vinur vina minna
RVK Soundsystem - Formaður
Omnipus - Fractals
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