Steindór Andersen

Steindór Andersen was a prominent contemporary poet and musician from Iceland, known for his innovative fusion of traditional rímur poetry with modern music. He passed away at the age of 70 on April 12, 2023, in the palliative care unit of Landspítali in Kópavogur. Steindór played a significant role in introducing rímur to younger generations and collaborated with notable artists such as Erp Eyvindarson and Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson, as well as the band Sigur Rós. He released several works, including the 2001 single 'Rímur' with Sigur Rós and the 2002 album 'Rímur & Rapp' with Erp Eyvindarson, blending traditional poetry with rap. Steindór was also actively involved in teaching rímur to preschool children and served as the chairman and honorary member of the Kvæðamannafélagið Iðunn for 15 years.