KEXP’s Dusty Henry talks about Iceland’s DIY music scene and how it’s more about doing it together than doing it yourself. A panel discusses Iceland’s music culture, music's impact on Iceland’s economy, and how Iceland helps financially support musicians. Panelists are: Sólveig Matthildur, from the band Kælan Mikla; Hlynur Guðjónsson, the Icelandic Trade Commissioner for North America; and Sigtryggur Baldursson, managing director for Iceland Music and founding member of the Björk-fronted Icelandic band The Sugarcubes.

<p>KEXP&rsquo;s Dusty Henry talks about Iceland&rsquo;s DIY music scene and how it&rsquo;s more about doing it together than doing it yourself. A panel discusses Iceland&rsquo;s music culture, music's impact on Iceland&rsquo;s economy, and how Iceland helps financially support musicians. Panelists are: S&oacute;lveig Matthildur, from the band K&aelig;lan Mikla; Hlynur Gu&eth;j&oacute;nsson, the Icelandic Trade Commissioner for North America; and Sigtryggur Baldursson, managing director for Iceland Music and founding member of the Bj&ouml;rk-fronted Icelandic band The Sugarcubes.</p>

On A Deeper Listen, host Emily Fox and other storytellers from KEXP talk with artists about the stories behind their songs and the experiences that inform their work. Through each conversation, we uncover the humanity behind the music, allowing us to hear it in a whole new way.

<p>On A Deeper Listen, host Emily Fox and other storytellers from KEXP talk with artists about the stories behind their songs and the experiences that inform their work. Through each conversation, we uncover the humanity behind the music, allowing us to hear it in a whole new way.</p>

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