Reykjavík Grapevine - 20.05.2016, Page 47

Margrét Erla Maack is an anchor-
woman, entertainer and dance
teacher. You can catch her on TV
every day after the evening news;
at Kamhúsið, teaching belly danc-
ing and Beyoncé dancing; and
at Húrra, cracking up the crowd
with Improv Iceland, or belting
‘em out at the Hits & Tits karaoke
nights (talk about a multitasker).
We asked her to pick five music al-
bums that have had some kind of
impact on her and her life.
High Fidelity Original
Soundtrack
This might count as cheating, but
it‘s just too brilliant to not be in-
cluded. The perfect makeout al-
bum, just make sure to skip “Let’s
Get It On,” simply too cliché.
Glámur og Skrámur –
Í sjöunda himni
A psychedelic children‘s album
about two brothers who step in-
side a flying teacup, operated by
a blue horse. They visit the coun-
tries of the rainbow and the album
features brilliant music about
dancing cows, a toothless king,
and a dancing lady with uncount-
able legs. Highly recommended.
White Stripes –
Elephant
I saw them play in NYC and after-
wards accidentally dropped into
the best karaoke party of my life.
There I met people who pushed me
further and changed my life com-
pletely. When I listen to this album
I want to reach out to my younger
self and guide her. If it hadn‘t it
been for this album, I‘d be an Eng-
lish teacher now.
FM Belfast – How to
Make Friends
This album reminds me of the
brief, but good times in [bar]
Karamba back in the day. Crowd-
surfing, frozen drinks, game
nights, crowded concerts and
great events. Summer, friends,
happiness. It‘s the perfect sing-
along album.
Beyoncé – Lemonade
I know it‘s a new album, but since
I teach a dance class called Be-
yoncé-Diva Class, I am thankful
for this album in more ways than
one. First off, it‘s an empowering
album if you‘ve ever been on any
side of infidelity. It also stresses
the fact that monogamy might be
overrated and not for everyone.
On a more personal and practical
note: I was able to quit my day job
and will spend my summer teach-
ing Beyoncé moves in bachelorette
parties. Bey: thank you once again
for contributing to my happiness.
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Discography
“dancing cows, a toothless king, and
a dancing lady with uncountable legs”
Margrét Erla Maack's
Five Favorite Albums
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