Today, RÚV English Radio is in Eyrarbakki.

The house at Bakkastofa is where artists Ásta Kristrún Ragnarsdóttir and Valgeir Guðjónsson live; respectively. a writer, counsellor, visual stage director and storyteller, and a celebrated composer, lyricist and performer.

Together they offer tailor-made cultural programs for small groups - https://www.bakkastofa.com/english - who come to the house from far and wide to hear Ásta's stories and Valgeir's music, in a beautiful and historic setting on Iceland's south coast.

The experiences deal with history and culture, dating back to the Settlement of Iceland, up to our present day.

Darren met Valgeir and Ásta in their home to hear about the history of the town, and what audiences make of their unique offer.

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