Icelandic novelist Sjón discusses surrealism & traditional Icelandic folk tales, his work with Björk, & his novel Codex 1962, just out in English. As a special treat, you'll hear audio of the first song Björk ever composed - with lyrics by Sjón, in tribute to Icelandic painter Kjarval – sung by Ásgerður Júníusdóttir, with Jónas Sen on celeste.
jóhannes sveinsson—jóhannes sveinsson brother to whales and moss friend to stones and pigments kjarval
giovanni effrei—giovanni effrei gilli—gogg while awake gilli—gogg while dreaming kjarval * castle in forest—horses of fire—three sisters living by cliff-side heavenly plastic—waterfall-dweller—curtains of rain in the spring time mountain milk—a lyre in a field of lava ---
Check out Trafika Europe 15 for an entire libretto by Sjon! https://cld.bz/lDZtCho
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