Chris Foster, is an English singer and guitarist, known for his interpretations of traditional and contemporary songs. He was born in Somerset in the south west of England and since the early 1970s he has been a leading solo folk singer/guitarist in the UK. He recorded two, highly regarded albums in the late 1970s: "Layers" (1977) and "All Things in Common" (1979). Both featured mainly traditional songs with often complex fingerstyle accompaniments on acoustic guitar. For more than 40 years he has produced solo albums and kept touring on regular basis in the UK, Europe, Canada, USA and China. Since 2004 he has been based in Iceland, where he lives and works with his wife, the composer and singer Bára Grímsdóttir. Together they form the duo Funi mainly performing Icelandic folk songs and rímur, accompanied with traditional instruments, exploring the musical traditions of their two islands.
Earlier this year, 2017, Chris released his seventh solo album “Hadelin” with songs that refer to the natural world, the rhythm of the seasons, birth, life, death, love, betrayal, the ebb and flow of the struggle for justice and human rights. It is a beautiful album that has drawn attention to this experienced and remarkable musician.
“Chris Foster merits legend status, one of the very best in the second wave of the Brit folk revival, as important as Martin Carthy, Dick Gaughan and Nic Jones in the way he has modernised and invested traditional songs with inventive guitar arrangements and potent vocal delivery” Colin Irwin - fROOTS
“The warm tone of Chris’ voice and his captivating guitar playing draws you into the ancient world of storytelling which links generation to generation, culture to culture and humanity back to its humanity.” Susan Grace - Burton Mail
Chris Foster's appearance in the Arctic Concerts series, is the first concert this summer in the beautiful historical building of Iðnó, by the pond, in the heart of Reykjavík (just beside the City hall). The Arctic Concerts series focuses on music and musicians from the northern regions and will take place every Thursday in July starting at 20.30. Tickets ISK 2.500