Harmonikkutríó Jóns Sigurðssonar Harmonikkutríó Jan Morávek’s album Gömlu Dansarnir is a beautiful and enchanting collection of traditional Icelandic dance music. The trio, consisting of accordionists Jón Sigurðsson and Jan Morávek, and drummer Óskar Logi Ágústsson, expertly blend together their instruments to create a sound that is both lively and nostalgic.
The album features thirteen tracks, each one a unique interpretation of a traditional Icelandic dance tune. From the opening track “Fjallabræður” to the closing track “Mjólkurkúlur,” the trio’s music transports listeners to a time when these dances were a central part of Icelandic culture.
The album’s standout tracks include “Sveitabrúðkaup,” a lively and playful tune that showcases the trio’s incredible musicianship, and “Fjallabræður,” a hauntingly beautiful melody that is sure to stay with listeners long after the album has ended.