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The Icelandic folk music festival

Those interested in traditional music will enjoy the popular Icelandic folk music festival held annually in Siglufjordur. It takes place on the first weekend in July and offers its visitors a variety of events. Artists from different countries take part in the festival by giving concerts, courses, and lectures, however, the main focus of the festival are traditional Icelandic folk music such as rimur songs, two-part organum, folk dances and psalms. The festival has received an award, recognizing it as an outstanding cultural event in the Icelandic countryside.