The members of UMBRA have many functions, as is common, and will be present at the following conferences/festivals, representing the band. Please don’t hesitate to contact us or send a message if you’d like to organise a quick chat/meet-up.
March 20-22 Babel Music, Marseille (FR)
April 3-5 Nordic Folk Alliance, Uppsala (SE)
October 20-26, WOMEX 25, Tampere (FI)
We had an unforgettably warm and adventurous time at the Sur Jahan World Peace Festival 2025, organized by the groundbreaking Banglanatak association that is building societal bridges all across India using cultural-based approaches. We are deeply thankful for the kind hospitality, for the many new friendships and for the opportunity to get to know Bengalese and Goan culture.
A few select images here from our performances and experiences in Kolkata, The Bannabagram Baul Ashram and Goa. Substantially more can be found on our social media sites.
The final episode in BBC Radio 3’s New Year’s series, hosted from 5 different European cities, was broadcasted live from the Harpa Concert and Conference Center, and included some local guests, i.e. Umbra and Víkingur Heiðar Ólafsson, and featuring an excellent choice of recordings curated by the BBC, Tandem and RÚV.
Thanks to producers Alex Anderson, Marion Bettsworth, host Sarah Walker and engineers Valgeir Skorri Vernharðsson af Hrafnkell Sigurðsson for a lovely Sunday morning together.
Click here to enjoy the full show: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0026ks3
We just had the pleasure of performing alongside The Allison Lupton Trio, featuring the very talented Allison Lupton, Shane Cook and Kyle Waymouth. They are currently on a UK tour and you don’t want to miss their performance!
Excited for our upcoming concert this weekend, playing all new music (by us) to one of Iceland’s most beloved poets, Hallgrímur Pétursson ( 1614-1674).
TWO SIDES OF HALLGRÍMUR PÉTURSSON
UMBRA ENSEMBLE
Sunday October 20TH at 17 hrs
Alexandra Kjeld, double bass, vocals
Arngerður María Árnadóttir, organ, celtic harp, vocals
Guðbjörg Hlín Guðmundsdóttir, violin, langspil, vocals
Lilja Dögg Gunnarsdóttir, lead vocals, flutes
Tickets available at Hallgrímskirkja and on tix.is
Admission ISK 3.900
