Amiina

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amiina at the World Café in Philadelphia

amiina (formerly Amína and Aníma) is an Icelandic quartet comprising Hildur Ársælsdóttir, Edda Rún Ólafsdóttir, Maria Huld Markan Sigfúsdóttir and Sólrún Sumarliðadóttir. They frequently perform live and in the studio along with Sigur Rós.

Theirs is a minimalist style incorporating contemporary classical viol parts, ambient electronic loops, and metallophones. The band is known for using a great number of instruments in their concerts, and for members' moving from one instrument —and side of the stage— to another mid-song, often after sampling.

1 Members
2 Instruments
3 Discography
- 3.1 Albums
- 3.2 Singles and EPs
4 Trivia
5 External links

The group which was to become amiina first formed as a string quarter, with María and Hildur on violins, Edda on viola, and Sólrún on cello. It is as a string quartet that amiina have done their recorded work with Sigur Rós, notably on the award-winning album ( ) as well as its follow-up, Takk....

Their first commercially-available recording was the four-track EP AnimaminA. This was followed by their first single, Seoul. Their first full-length album, Kurr, which was released March 21, 2007, through the band's own label, Bláskjár.

When Sigur Rós ceased touring in July 2006, amiina followed with their first solo tours of Europe and America in October and November. Following the release of Kurr, they are currently touring North America.