Umbra weaves together music and the poetic tradition of earlier Icelandic times. The audience is invited to experience the legacy of stories and poetry from past centuries through sound and spoken word.

Umbra brings forth poetic images that still resonate today. In the great cycle of time, the human being, in all their complexity, continues to wrestle with the same timeless themes.

All arrangements are created by Umbra. Icelandic folk songs are treasures and it is Umbra’s hope to increase their visibility and presence in today’s society.