Svavar Knútur

A native of the rugged north of Iceland, troubadour and storyteller Svavar Kn?tur has dedicated his life to exploring the human condition through the lens of his country's dark and often tragic history and unique melodies and narrative style. Channelling the angst ridden serenity of long dark winters and the insomnia of the 24 hour glaring summer sun, this eclectic musician has in recent years blossomed into a sublime singer and songwriter. Svavar Kn?tur?s songs of misery and redemption deliver a healthy dose of hope in the midst of despair. A humoristic storyteller and avid diver into the murky waters of the human condition, Svavar Kn?tur sows and reaps a unique mixture of art and entertainment. Drawing upon a wide range of influences, three of Svavar Kn?tur?s most governing ones are without doubt Nick Drake, Will Oldham (Bonnie Prince Billy) and Kris Kristofferson, although such artists as Leonard Cohen, Cat Stevens, Joni Mitchell, Nick Cave and many more singer/songwriters have contributed to the Icelandic troubadour's development. Reviews Svavar see himself as a Public Health Troubadour: ?You know, I?m the broccoli of SingerSongwriters. Not the sexiest of the vegetables but veeeery good for you!? ?A night with Svavar will bring you to hell and back, and you?ll be smiling and laughing all the way.? Pete Uhlenbruch, Australian musician and music blogger. www.svavarknutur.com www.facebook.com/SvavarKnutur/?locale=en_GB www.instagram.com/svavarknutur/?hl=en open.spotify.com/artist/76FWLfQYEGcW9PLIn5c0vw Photo credit: Sindri Swan