Author: Grayson Del Faro
Spice Up Your Life
Mabrúka brings North Africa to the North Atlantic “I went to visit my parents after living here for two years…
All For Alfajores, Alfajores For All
Re Argentina Alfajores is selling South American sweets Carla Ines Valvo didn’t move to Iceland to sell cookies; she moved…
Deny, Defend, Deforest?
The case of Reykjavík’s trees vs. Reykjavík’s airport Trees have always been a hot topic in Iceland. Although about 40%…
Recycling Rags To Riches
ENDURTAKK is opening shop and shutting down textile waste Anyone with a sharp eye for interesting textiles might have noticed…
From Nada To Empanadas
Mijita Offer the First Taste of Colombia in Iceland When the Colombian-Canadian indie pop star Lido Pimienta played Airwaves way…
Around The World In Words
Time travel to Medieval Iceland at Arnastófnun It’s winter and you’re tired of being cooped up at home. The nights…
A Duet Of Dancers : Milkywhale On Music, Mirrors And Making A Comeback
Electropop powerhouse duo Milkywhale made a big splash in the Icelandic music scene when they were first sighted back in…
Grayson’s Saturday Night Iceland Airwaves Diary: A Slow Start & Strong Finish
My final day of Airwaves began with my own little tradition: failing to gather the energy to leave the house…
Grayson’s Friday Night Iceland Airwaves Diary: Off-Venues & Blown Minds
I started off my second day with a visit from the Ghost of Airwaves Past. Milkywhale burst onto the scene…
Grayson’s Thursday Night Iceland Airwaves Diary: Fusing Tradition & Floating Home
I eased into my first official day of Airwaves with Andervel at Lucky Records. The Iceland-based Mexican-born musician has crafted…
The Edda or Whatever: Scalding Hot Takes from Skáldskaparmál
Welcome to The Edda or Whatever, where I’m spilling the tea on Norse mythology. We’re breaking down the Prose Edda,…
The Edda or Whatever: The One Where Óðinn Invents Poetry By Drooling
Welcome to The Edda or Whatever, where I’m spilling the tea on Norse mythology. We’re breaking down the Prose Edda,…
The Edda Or Whatever: Gylfaginning’s Season Finale
Welcome to The Edda or Whatever, where I’m spilling the tea on Norse mythology. We’re breaking down the Prose Edda,…
The Edda Or Whatever: The Peen-Ultimate Part of Gylfaginning
Welcome to The Edda or Whatever, where I’m spilling the tea on Norse mythology. We’re breaking down the Prose Edda,…
The Edda Or Whatever: The Son of the Return of Gylfaginning
Welcome to The Edda or Whatever, where I’m spilling the tea on Norse mythology. We’re breaking down the Prose Edda,…
The Edda Or Whatever: It All Began In Turkey
A prologue that will literally leave you gagged Welcome to The Edda or Whatever, where I’m spilling the tea on…
Helgakviða Hundingsbana: Poems of Helgi, Hundingur’s Slayer
In this series, I illuminate the individual poems of the Edda—that most famous, epic masterpiece of Icelandic literary tradition—with humour,…
Edda Recap: The Poem of Völundur
The Poem of Völundur In this series, I illuminate the individual poems of the Edda—that most famous, epic masterpiece of…
Last Words: An Obituary For Listastofan
Listastofan will pass away not so quietly on September 19th, 2019. It was born on October 12th, 2015 to Martyna…
Edda Recap: Hávamál
In this series, I illuminate the individual poems of the Edda—that most famous, epic masterpiece of Icelandic literary tradition—with humour,…
Edda Recap: The Poem of Hyndla
This poem is actually has two women who talk to each other! Of course they’re talking about a dude, so…
Edda Recap: Rígsþula – The List Of Rígu
In this series, I illuminate the individual poems of the Edda—that most famous, epic masterpiece of Icelandic literary tradition—with humour,…
Edda Recap: Lokasenna – The Banter Of Loki
In this series, I illuminate the individual poems of the Edda—that most famous, epic masterpiece of Icelandic literary tradition—with humour,…
Edda Recap: The Poem of Hymir
In this series, I illuminate the individual poems of the Edda—that most famous, epic masterpiece of Icelandic literary tradition—with humour,…
Edda Recap: The Matter of Skírnir
In this series, I illuminate the individual poems of the Edda –that most famous, epic masterpiece of Icelandic literary tradition–with…