Podcast #9 is Here

In this episode, we speak with journalist Stephen Metcalf about a piece he wrote about the Faroes for the New York Times. We also recap last weekend's X Factor final and take a walk in the rain in Tollak's home village.
You can listen at all the usual places, or download the audio file directly here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/faroepodcast/Podcast_9.mp3

If you haven't read Metcalf's piece, it is one of the best pieces of writing I've seen about the Faroe Islands and is really worth your attention. Also, check out the video in the left hand column. (In the podcast, we say it's in the right hand column, but it's too late to go back now.)

You can read Stephen Metcalf's article on the Faroe Islands here:
http://travel.nytimes.com/2007/03/25/travel/tmagazine/03well.faroes.t.html?pagewanted=1

Congratulations, Linda!

Linda Andrews took the big prize on Denmark's "X Factor" tonight. Here's the song she sung Friday...

Podcast #8: Tyr Time!

In this special edition of the podcast, we travel to Portland, Oregon to interview Faroese metal band Tyr. We also have an update on Linda Andrews progress on X Factor, and we'll take a trip to the bottom of the sea.

You can listen at all the usual places, including our media player above, or you can download the podcast directly here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/faroepodcast/podcast_8.mp3

Linda Andrews Advances

Faroese singer Linda Andrews has advanced to the finals on the Danish version of "X Factor." During her second song on Friday's broadcast, she was backed by a gospel choir she helped form.

Details and a forecast for this week's finals will be in Podcast #8

Before the Podcast...

There was this article...

http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090118/NEWS/901180330

#7, The Bite-Sized Podcast

In this podcast, we hear the end of Jenny's interview, get an update on Linda Andrew's progress on X Factor, and get a preview of our special Tyr podcast.

You can listen in all the usual places, or download the file directly here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/faroepodcast/Podcast_7.mp3

Linda Andrews on X Factor

Faroese singer Linda Andrews has advanced to the semi-finals on the Danish version of "X Factor."

Here's the performance that earned her another week on the show. We'll have more details about Andrews on Podcast #7, which will be out soon.

Tyr in Portland

Images from Tyr's show at Satyricon in Portland on March 14th.

A larger gallery of images from the show can be found at our Facebook page. Just follow the link in the sidebar.

Faroe Video

A video from a member of our podcast team just won an award. Check it out...

Podcast #6: Once a Dream, Now a Reality!

Podcast #6 is alive and well and posted to all your favorite locations.

This week, we talk to an American woman who splits her time between San Francisco and the Faroes. We also have a conversation with Hogni, who won the right to play at SXSW, but eventually had to cancel because he couldn't get the work permit. And we also take a walk among the rare trees of Torshavn.

You can listen on the media player above, download us on iTunes, listen on Facebook, or download the podcast directly through this link:

http://media.libsyn.com/media/faroepodcast/Podcast_6.mp3

Enjoy.

We Did It!

The voting is over and Hogni has had an amazing run. On Monday night, he had crept from 4th to 3rd. Then he took the top spot overnight and finished at #1. That means Hogni is going to Austin.

What that also means is that some of you here actually voted and helped send Hogni to South by Southwest. Sure, he's got a loyal fan base and others who surely spent a lot of time voting and worked very hard to make this happen. But I've decided we here in this space can take all the credit for this victory. You're welcome, Hogni.

Seriously though, congratulations, Hogni. And thanks to those of you out there who voted.

Hogni update: less than 5 hours left

On Saturday we posted a short item about Faroese musician Hogni, and his bid to play a showcase at Austin's South by Southwest music festival. The artists who play one specific show will be determined by internet voting.

Since that first post, Hogni has gone from 7th to 4th in the rankings. If he finishes in the top 3, he's going to Austin.

UPDATED at 13:15 GMT:

As it stands now, Hogni is at #3 now, but that can change, so, there's no rest. Keep on clicking, and tonight we'll know the result.

So, as stated in earlier posting:


If you've got a few moments, go to

http://www.platform-1.com/campus_corner.php

and vote for Hogni. It's legal to stuff the ballot box, so vote as much as you like.

We'll let you know what comes of it.

Hogni Update

On Saturday we posted a short item about Faroese musician Hogni, and his bid to play a showcase at Austin's South by Southwest music festival. The artists who play one specific show will be determined by internet voting.

Since that first post, Hogni has gone from 7th to 4th in the rankings. If he finishes in the top 3, he's going to Austin.

Voting wraps up in about 18 hours, so if you've got a few moments, go to

http://www.platform-1.com/campus_corner.php

and vote for Hogni. It's legal to stuff the ballot box, so vote as much as you like.

We'll let you know what comes of it.

Announcing Podcast #5

At long last, podcast #5 is here for your listening enjoyment. In this episode, we hearabout the Faroese music scene, learn about a pivotal moment in Faroese history, and listen to the Law Thing in action.

As always, you can find us on iTunes and Facebook, of you can listen in the audio player above. If you want, you can download us here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/faroepodcast/Podcast_5.mp3

Link:
Lloyds List special report on the Faroe Islands:
http://www.samvit.fo/images/pdf/lloyds%20serblad.pdf