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| Origin | Reykjavik, Iceland |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
| Website | fufanu |
Kaktus Einarsson is a musician from Reykjavik, Iceland. Kaktus Einarsson is best known for his work in the Icelandic-band, Fufanu. [1] [2]
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