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'''Bragi Ólafsson''' (born in [[Reykjavík]], [[Iceland]] on 11 August 1962) is a musician and a writer.
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'''Bragi Ólafsson''' (born 11 August 1962 in [[Reykjavík]], [[Iceland]]) is an Icelandic musician and a writer.


Internationally he is best known for his work as a bassist in [[The Sugarcubes]], the avant-garde pop band from Iceland that brought fame to [[Björk]], who went on to solo success with her unique brand of diverse musical genres.
Internationally he is best known for his work as a bassist in [[The Sugarcubes]], the avant-garde pop band from Iceland that brought fame to [[Björk]], who went on to solo success with her unique brand of diverse musical genres.


The Sugarcubes, who favored strange, offbeat melodies, came together in 1986, but the Sugarcubes' members had played together in different combinations in various Icelandic groups before. Bragi and [[Einar Örn Benediktsson]] (trumpet / vocals) had released records on Einar's own label, [[Gramm (record label)|Gramm]]. In 1986 Bragi also launched his writing career, publishing his first book, a poetry volume called ''Dragsúgur'' (Draught).
The Sugarcubes, who favoured strange, offbeat melodies, came together in 1986, but the Sugarcubes' members had played together in different combinations in various Icelandic groups before. Bragi and [[Einar Örn Benediktsson]] (trumpet / vocals) had released records on Einar's own label, [[Gramm (record label)|Gramm]]. In 1986 Bragi also launched his writing career, publishing his first book, a poetry volume called ''Dragsúgur'' (Draught).


In 1992 The Sugarcubes disbanded as Björk began her solo career. Bragi, meanwhile, has continued to work on [[Bad Taste Ltd.]], the company formed by the Sugarcubes to publish poetry and sign other bands but is no longer a practising musician.
In 1992 The Sugarcubes disbanded as Björk began her solo career. Bragi, meanwhile, has continued to work on [[Bad Taste Ltd.]], the company formed by the Sugarcubes to publish poetry and sign other bands but is no longer a practising musician.
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He enjoys considerable success as a novelist, playwright and poet in Iceland, having twice been nominated to the [[Icelandic Literature Prize]].
He enjoys considerable success as a novelist, playwright and poet in Iceland, having twice been nominated to the [[Icelandic Literature Prize]].


==Books Translated into English==
==Books translated into English==
*''The Pets'' (translation Janice Balfour. Open Letter, New York. 2008)
*''The Pets'' (translation Janice Balfour. Open Letter, New York. 2008)
*''The Ambassador'' (translation Lytton Smith. Open Letter, New York. 2010)
*''The Ambassador'' (translation Lytton Smith. Open Letter, New York. 2010)
*''Narrator'' (translation Lytton Smith. Open Letter, New York. 2018)


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://bragi.funksjon.net/ Bragi Ólafsson's official website]
*[http://bragi.funksjon.net/ Bragi Ólafsson's official website]
*[http://www.bokmenntir.is/rithofundur.asp?cat_id=663&author_id=17&lang=8 An article about Bragi Ólafsson on the Icelandic Literature website]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070227054144/http://www.bokmenntir.is/rithofundur.asp?cat_id=663&author_id=17&lang=8 An article about Bragi Ólafsson on the Icelandic Literature website]
*[http://catalog.openletterbooks.org/authors/5 Bragi Ólafsson at Open Letter Books]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080828031256/http://catalog.openletterbooks.org/authors/5 Bragi Ólafsson at Open Letter Books]


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Latest revision as of 00:29, 8 August 2023

This is an Icelandic name. The last name is patronymic, not a family name; this person is referred to by the given name Bragi.
Bragi Ólafsson
Born (1962-08-11) 11 August 1962 (age 62)
Reykjavík, Iceland
Occupation(s)Musician, writer
InstrumentBass
Websitehttp://bragi.funksjon.net/

Bragi Ólafsson (born 11 August 1962 in Reykjavík, Iceland) is an Icelandic musician and a writer.

Internationally he is best known for his work as a bassist in The Sugarcubes, the avant-garde pop band from Iceland that brought fame to Björk, who went on to solo success with her unique brand of diverse musical genres.

The Sugarcubes, who favoured strange, offbeat melodies, came together in 1986, but the Sugarcubes' members had played together in different combinations in various Icelandic groups before. Bragi and Einar Örn Benediktsson (trumpet / vocals) had released records on Einar's own label, Gramm. In 1986 Bragi also launched his writing career, publishing his first book, a poetry volume called Dragsúgur (Draught).

In 1992 The Sugarcubes disbanded as Björk began her solo career. Bragi, meanwhile, has continued to work on Bad Taste Ltd., the company formed by the Sugarcubes to publish poetry and sign other bands but is no longer a practising musician.

He enjoys considerable success as a novelist, playwright and poet in Iceland, having twice been nominated to the Icelandic Literature Prize.

Books translated into English

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  • The Pets (translation Janice Balfour. Open Letter, New York. 2008)
  • The Ambassador (translation Lytton Smith. Open Letter, New York. 2010)
  • Narrator (translation Lytton Smith. Open Letter, New York. 2018)
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