Signy Jakobsdottir

Signy Jakobsdottir is a Scottish-Icelandic percussionist and Lecturer in Contemporary Improvisation, actively involved in gigging, touring, recording, and accompanying dance. Her work emphasizes unique percussion techniques, texture creation, and the use of unconventional instruments such as gamelan, kalimba, and loop pedals. She has performed globally, from Venezuela to Indonesia, while maintaining roots in Glasgow's music scene. Her compositional style blends traditional folk influences with contemporary experimental approaches.