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Greta Salóme Stefánsdóttir
Greta Salóme Stefánsdóttir (; born 11 November 1986), known outside Iceland simply as Greta Salóme, is an Icelandic singer, songwriter, and violinist in the Iceland Symphony Orchestra. She represented Iceland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 in Baku, Azerbaijan, in a duet with singer Jónsi with the song " Never Forget". They qualified from the first semi-final into the Eurovision final and eventually finished in 20th place with 46 points. She represented Iceland again, this time as a soloist, in the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 with the song " Hear Them Calling". Career Greta released her first album, titled ''In the Silence'', on 16 November 2012. The album contains her Eurovision song "Never Forget", in both the English and the Icelandic version ("Mundu Eftir Mér"). In August 2012 she released ''Everything Around Me''. It was announced that Greta was among the list of participants in Iceland's selection for Eurovision 2016 with the song "Raddirnar". She qualified ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mosfellsbær
Mosfellsbær (, colloquially Mosó) is a town in south-west Iceland, east of the country's capital, ReykjavÃk. The coat of arms of the municipality is a tightly-knotted triquetra, a symbol often used in Celtic knotwork and strongly associated with the Celtic nations (which featured prominently in Celtic spirituality as well as Ancient Celtic religion in the past and, to some extent, to this day). The coat of arms might denote the Gaelic heritage of Mosfellsbær as Icelanders are also descended from Gaelic-speaking settlers who voyaged or were brought by the Norsemen in Iceland during the country's settlement in the Viking Age. Notable People * ÓlafÃa Jóhannsdóttir (1863-1924), educator, activist, writer * Ólafur Arnalds (born 1986), musician * Axel Óskar Andrésson (born 1998), footballer * Jökull Andrésson (born 2001), footballer Twin towns – sister cities Mosfellsbær is twinned with: * Loimaa, Finland * Skien, Norway * Thisted, Denmark * Uddevalla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1986 Births
The year 1986 was designated as the International Year of Peace by the United Nations. Events January * January 1 ** Aruba gains increased autonomy from the Netherlands by separating from the Netherlands Antilles. ** Spain and Portugal enter the European Community, which becomes the European Union in 1993. * January 11 – The Sir Leo Hielscher Bridges, Gateway Bridge in Brisbane, Australia, at this time the world's longest prestressed concrete free-cantilever bridge, is opened. * January 13–January 24, 24 – South Yemen Civil War. * January 20 – The United Kingdom and France announce plans to construct the Channel Tunnel. * January 24 – The Voyager 2 space probe makes its first encounter with Uranus. * January 25 – Yoweri Museveni's National Resistance Army Rebel group takes over Uganda after leading a Ugandan Bush War, five-year guerrilla war in which up to half a million people are believed to have been killed. They will later use January 26 as the official date ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Icelandic Violinists
Icelandic refers to anything of, from, or related to Iceland and may refer to: *Icelandic people *Icelandic language *Icelandic orthography *Icelandic cuisine See also * Icelander (other) * Icelandic Airlines, a predecessor of Icelandair * Icelandic horse, a breed of domestic horse * Icelandic sheep, a breed of domestic sheep * Icelandic Sheepdog, a breed of domestic dog * Icelandic cattle Icelandic cattle ( ) are a breed of cattle native to Iceland. Cattle were first brought to the island during the Settlement of Iceland a thousand years ago. Icelandic cows are an especially colorful breed with a wide variety of colours and marki ..., a breed of cattle * Icelandic chicken, a breed of chicken {{disambig Language and nationality disambiguation pages ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Living People
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Paper (Svala Song)
"Paper" is a song performed by Icelandic singer Svala. The song was released as a digital download on 20 March 2017 through RÃkisútvarpið. It represented Iceland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2017, and was written by Svala Björgvinsdóttir, Einar Egilsson, Lester Mendez, and Lily Elise. The song was originally released in its Icelandic version, "Ég veit það". Eurovision Song Contest On 20 January 2017, Svala was confirmed to be taking part in ''Söngvakeppnin 2017'', Iceland's national final for the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 The Eurovision Song Contest 2017 was the 62nd edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. It took place in Kyiv, Ukraine, following the country's victory at the with the song " 1944" by Jamala. Organised by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) an .... Both the English and Icelandic language, Icelandic versions of the song were released on that day through the Icelandic broadcaster, RÃkisútvarpið (RÚV). Svala competed in the second semi-fina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Svala
Svala Björgvinsdóttir (born 8 February 1977), professionally known as Svala, Svala Björgvins or Kali, is an Icelandic singer and songwriter. She rose to major fame with her song, "The Real Me" which was released on June 12, 2001 to Rhythmic contemporary radio, from her album of the same name. The singer briefly adopted the stage name "Kali" after joining the house band Steed Lord. She represented Iceland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Kyiv. Career Early Fame (1984–1998) Svala is the daughter of well-known Icelandic singer Björgvin Halldórsson. She started singing at a very young age, being her father's backing vocalist for one of his albums when she was seven years old. The singer also had her first number one hit in Iceland when she was nine years old, when she sang a Christmas duet with her father called "Fyrir Jól". Her second number one hit came out when she was 11 years old, with another Christmas hit called "Ég hlakka svo til". She would also be known for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unbroken (MarÃa Ólafsdóttir Song)
"Unbroken" (also known as , ) is a song performed by Icelandic singer MarÃa Ólafsdóttir. The song represented Iceland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2015. Background According to Maria, the song is about a breakup. In an interview with Eurovision fansite Wiwibloggs, she elaborated further, saying that "It's about getting stronger after breakup". Release The song was released on 23 January 2015, along with all other competing songs in ''Söngvakeppnin 2015'' on Rás 1 radio programme ''Morgunútgafan''. Eurovision Song Contest ''Söngvakeppnin 2015'' ''Söngvakeppnin 2015'' was the national final format developed by RÚV in order to select Iceland's entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2015. The semi-finals and final were broadcast on RÚV and online at the broadcaster's official website ''ruv.is''. The final was also broadcast via radio on Rás 2 and streamed online at the Eurovision Song Contest official website ''eurovision.tv''. Twelve songs in total compete ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MarÃa Ólafsdóttir
MarÃa Ólafsdóttir (born 2 February 1993), known outside Iceland as MarÃa Ólafs, is an Icelandic singer, musician, and actress. She represented Iceland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 The Eurovision Song Contest 2015 was the 60th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. It took place in Vienna, Austria, following the country's victory at the with the song "Rise Like a Phoenix" by Conchita Wurst. Organised by the European Broa ... with the song " Unbroken", but failed to qualify for the final. Discography EPs Singles As lead artist As featured artist See also * Iceland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 References External links * * * 1993 births Maria Olafsdottir Maria Olafsdottir Maria Olafsdottir Maria Olafsdottir Icelandic women pop singers Living people Maria Olafsdottir Maria Olafsdottir Eurovision Song Contest entrants {{Iceland-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ég á LÃf
"Ég á lÃf" (I'm alive) is the Icelandic entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 in Malmö and is performed by singer Eyþór Ingi Gunnlaugsson after he won Iceland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2013, Söngvakeppnin 2013. In the final it placed 17th. The song is the first to be performed in Icelandic language, Icelandic since Eurovision Song Contest 1997, 1997. It is also the first Icelandic entry ever to not have an English version recorded. Track listing Single release #"Ég á lÃf" (Eyþór Ingi) (3:00) Ég á lÃf: The Malmö Album #"Ég á lÃf" (Eyþór Ingi) (3:00) #"Þá kem ég heim" (Eyþór Ingi) (2:58) #"Hafmey" (Todmobil & Eyþór Ingi) (3:05) #"Ég veit og ég sé" (Todmobil & Eyþór Ingi) (5:41) #"Hér og nú" (Todmobil & Eyþór Ingi) (5:15) #"Ég á lÃf, Karaoke Version" (Eyþór Ingi) (2:59) #"Ég á lÃf, A.K.A. Club Version" (Eyþór Ingi) (5:36) #"Ég á lÃf, A.K.A. Club Version Karaoke) (Eyþór Ingi) (5:36) Ég á lÃf (Club Mix) #"Ég á lÃf" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eyþór Ingi Gunnlaugsson
Eyþór Ingi Gunnlaugsson (born 29 May 1989), transliterated/also known as Eythor Ingi, is an Icelandic singer, songwriter, producer, actor, and musician, known for the solo material bands Eldberg, Todmobile and Rock Paper Sisters. He Iceland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2013, represented Iceland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 in Malmö, Sweden with the song "Ég á lÃf". Life and career At age 15, he played in the Icelandic version of the musical ''Oliver!'', and in 2008 won the TV talent show ''Bandið hans Bubba''. He had previously won a song contest for high school students in 2007 where he sang the Deep Purple song "Perfect Strangers". His musical influences are Jeff Buckley, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin and David Bowie. He is the founder of the band Eldberg. In 2010, joined reactivated band Todmobile with which released the album ''7''. In 2011, he was nominated for GrÃman theatrical Awards for his role as Riff Raff in ''The Rocky Horror Picture Show'' and a year l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iceland In The Eurovision Song Contest
Iceland has been represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 37 times since its debut in , missing only two contests since then, in and , when prevented from competing due to finishing outside qualification places the preceding years. The country's best result is second place, which it achieved with "All Out of Luck" by Selma in and " Is It True?" by Yohanna in . The Icelandic participating broadcaster in the contest is RÃkisútvarpið (RÚV), which select its entrant with the national competition Söngvakeppnin. Iceland has achieved a total of seven top ten placements, with the others being "" by Stjórnin finishing fourth (), "" by Heart 2 Heart seventh (), " Open Your Heart" by Birgitta eighth (), "" by Hatari tenth (), and " 10 Years" by Daði og Gagnamagnið fourth (). Since the introduction of the semi-final round in 2004, Iceland has failed to qualify for the final nine times, including four years consecutively (2015–18). To date, Iceland is the only Nordic cou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
