Nýdönsk

picture info	Nýdönsk Nýdönsk (alternatively Ný dønsk or Ný dönsk, literally New Danish) is an Icelandic musical group established in 1987 by Daníel Ágúst Haraldsson, Björn Jörundur Friðbjörnsson, Ólafur Hólm Einarsson, Einar Sigurðsson and Valdimar Bragi Bragason with their debut album ''Ekki er á allt kosið'' released in 1989. The follow-up album ''Regnbogaland'' in 1990 signalled various changes in the line-up with some members departing and the inclusion of Jón Ólafsson and Stefán Hjörleifsson. The band has released a number of successful albums and compilations. After a hiatus, the band came back in 2007 on the 20th anniversary of the band's formation with an album ''Nýdönsk & Sinfó'' in 2008 with Sinfóníuhljómsveit Íslands, the Icelandic Symphonic Orchestra. Members Björn Jörundur Friðbjörnsson (1987–present) Ólafur Hólm Einarsson (1987–present) Einar Sigurðsson (1987-1990) Daníel Ágúst Haraldsson Daníel Ágúst Haraldsson (born 26 August 1969) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Daníel Ágúst Haraldsson Daníel Ágúst Haraldsson (born 26 August 1969) is an Icelandic solo artist and a lead singer of the bands GusGus, Nýdönsk and Esja. Biography Daníel has been part of the local and international music scene since he started his career with Icelandic pop sensation Nýdönsk some 30 years ago. In 1989, he participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 1989 for Iceland with the song " Það sem enginn sér". He finished in 22nd place, scoring no points. After releasing 5 albums with Nýdönsk, he produced an album with electronic rock group Bubbleflies. He then branched out into acting in the National and Municipal theatres, playing roles in West Side Story, Jesus Christ Superstar (Pontius Pilate) and Stone Free. Film directors Arni and Kinski approached him with playing a lead role in their short film Nautn. It was with this film project Daníel founded GusGus in 1995 with Kinski. Daníel took a break from GusGus in the year 2000 to write music for both TV and documentary ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Iceland Iceland ( is, Ísland; ) is a Nordic island country in the North Atlantic Ocean and in the Arctic Ocean. Iceland is the most sparsely populated country in Europe. Iceland's capital and largest city is Reykjavík, which (along with its surrounding areas) is home to over 65% of the population. Iceland is the biggest part of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge that rises above sea level, and its central volcanic plateau is erupting almost constantly. The interior consists of a plateau characterised by sand and lava fields, mountains, and glaciers, and many glacial rivers flow to the sea through the lowlands. Iceland is warmed by the Gulf Stream and has a temperate climate, despite a high latitude just outside the Arctic Circle. Its high latitude and marine influence keep summers chilly, and most of its islands have a polar climate. According to the ancient manuscript , the settlement of Iceland began in 874 AD when the Norwegian chieftain Ingólfr Arnarson became the first ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Björn Jörundur Friðbjörnsson Bjorn (English, Dutch), Björn (Swedish, Icelandic, Dutch, and German), Bjørn (Danish, Faroese and Norwegian), Beorn (Old English) or, rarely, Bjôrn, Biorn, or Latinized Biornus, Brum (Portuguese), is a Scandinavian male given name, or less often a surname. The name means "bear" (the animal). In Finnish and Finland Swedish, sometimes also in Swedish, the nickname Nalle ("teddy bear") refers to Björn. Surname Claus Bjørn, Danish author, historian, and television and radio broadcaster Evert Björn, Swedish Olympic athlete Hugo Björne, Swedish actor Kristian Bjørn, Norwegian skier * Lars "Lasse" Björn, Swedish Olympic ice hockey player Thomas Bjørn, Danish golfer Given name Acting Björn Andrésen, Swedish actor and musician Björn Bjelfvenstam, Swedish actor Björn Granath, Swedish actor Björn Gustafsson, Swedish comedian and actor Björn Kjellman, Swedish actor and singer Björn Skifs, Swedish singer and actor Art and music Björn Afzelius, Swedish musician ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]