B J Ö R G B L Ö N D A L
Vocalist / composer
Björg Blöndal is an Icelandic vocalist and composer currently based in Oslo, Norway.
As a composer, Björg strives to challenge the norm, searching for different sounds and textures. Her music could be described as melancholic and gloomy yet playful, with colourful and strong melodies. She strives to intertwine vocal characteristics, with use of extended technique, effect pedals and experimental methods. Creating openness and soundscapes, Björg is heavily influenced by Nordic folk music and seeks the simplicity which it possesses.
Her current main projects are her self-named quartet and a duo collaboration with electric guitarist Thorkell Ragnar. She is currently in the process of releasing her debut album with her quartet, Björg Blöndal Kvartett.
Björg obtained her bachelors degree in jazz vocals from The Royal Conservatoire The Hague in 2023. She's finishing her masters studies in Scandinavia, as a part of the NoCoM programme exchange master.
