Jófríður Ákadóttir’s work as JFDR is baroque and graceful but remains powerful without ever relying on volume. The Samaris-member performs four songs from her solo catalog in this session from KEX Hostel during KEXP’s 2017 Iceland Airwaves broadcast. Recorded 11/02/2018.
1. Instant Patience
2. My Work
3. Anything Goes
4. White Sun
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