Icelandic singer-songwriter Olof Arnalds

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In our Geo Quiz we’re looking for the South American home of the charango which also has links to Iceland. For the Global Hit, Marco Werman speaks with Icelandic singer-songwriter Olof Arnalds who sings and plays airy Icelandic songs on the charango. Download MP3
Video: See Olof Arnalds performing live.

American artists and Iceland

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Iceland has been one of the countries hardest hit by the economic crisis. One thing it still has going for it is its draw for American artists, writers and musicians. Writer Alissa Quart has the story. Download MP3

• Alissa Quart
• Olof Arnalds
• Roni Horn
• Eileen Myles