Faroese people

The Faroese or Faroe Islanders (Føroyingar) are a small ethnic group in Northern Europe of Norse and Celtic origins. They are mostly found in the Faroe Islands, Iceland, Denmark, Norway and Australia.

The Faroese language is a West Nordic language, closely related to Icelandic, and more distantly to western Norwegian dialects.

Famous People

Týr is a Viking/Progressive Metal band from the Faroe Islands.
Teitur is a singer-songwriter who has done opening slots on tours with Suzanne Vega, Glen Phillips, Aimee Mann, and John Mayer.
Eivør Pálsdóttir is a singer-songwriter with a wide range of interests in many kinds of music, including: jazz; folk; country; pop; classical; and Christian music. Her roots are in the Faroese ballads.
Boys in a Band is an indy rock band from Eysturoy Faroe Islands, which recently won 1st place in Global Battle of the Bands.