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What music is popular in Iceland?

Pop

* Pop music is the most popular genre in Iceland.

- Icelandic pop music is often influenced by American and British pop music, but it also has its own unique sound.

* Some of the most popular Icelandic pop artists include:

- Björk

- Sigur Rós

- Of Monsters and Men

- Kaleo

- Ásgeir

Rock

* Rock music is also very popular in Iceland.

- Icelandic rock music is often influenced by American and British rock music, but it also has its own unique sound.

* Some of the most popular Icelandic rock artists include

- The Sugarcubes

- The Cardigans

- GusGus

- Ham

- Múm

Folk music

* Traditional Icelandic folk music is still very popular in Iceland today.

- It is often played on traditional Icelandic instruments, such as the fiddle, the guitar, and the accordion.

* Some of the most popular Icelandic folk musicians include:

- Árni Björnsson

- Jón Ásgeirsson

- Sigurður Björnsson

Electronic music

* Electronic music is also becoming increasingly popular in Iceland.

- There are many different types of electronic music being produced in Iceland, from techno to house to ambient music.

* Some of the most popular Icelandic electronic music artists include:

- Bjarki

- Ólafur Arnalds

- Jóhann Jóhannsson

- Apparat Organ Quartet

Other genres

* In addition to the genres listed above, there are also many other genres of music that are popular in Iceland, including:

- Jazz

- Blues

- Classical music

- Hip hop

- K-pop

Other Music

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