Welsh folk music (Welsh: Cerddoriaeth werin Gymreig) is traditional music sung or played in Wales, by Welsh people or originating from Wales. Folk artists include; traditional bands Calan and Ar log; harpists Sian James, Catrin Finch and Nansi Richards and folk singer Dafydd Iwan.

Wales is rightly proud of its singing heritage. Song, both religious and secular, is hugely important to the Welsh culture – not for nothing is it often known as the Land of Song. Here are some of …

Wales has a history of folk music related to the Celtic music of countries such as Ireland and Scotland. It has distinctive instrumentation and song types, and is often heard at a twmpath (folk dance session), gŵyl werin (folk festival) or noson lawen (a …

Apr 19, 2023 · Hen Wlad fy Nhadau (the anthem), Sosban Fach, Yma o Hyd, Ar Hyd y Nos and Cwm Rhondda are all some of the most famous Welsh folk songs, although there are many others. Welsh folk music has experienced a resurgence in popularity in recent years.

Wales the land of the Cymru folk, was originally a Brythonic nation, linked culturally to Cornwall and Breton in France. The Goidelic peoples among the Celts...

Like Ireland and Scotland, Wales has a vibrant, healthy modern music scene based on instruments and music that stretch back hundreds of years. Read about the traditonal instruments of...

The musical connections between the Celtic nations run deep. Charles Williams explores the history of Welsh folk music and its modern expressions.

Welsh folk music (Welsh: Cerddoriaeth werin Gymreig) refers to music that is traditionally sung or played in Wales, by Welsh people or originating from Wales...

Oct 24, 2017 · ‘The Ultimate Guide to Welsh Folk’ is a rich and rare collection of Welsh folk carefully compiled by Cerys Matthews from the ‘The Land of Song’. It is as much a historical record of Welsh folk through the ages as a musical journey. Released worldwide through ARC Music on 27.10.17.

Welsh folk music (Welsh: Cerddoriaeth werin Gymreig) refers to music that is traditionally sung or played in Wales, by Welsh people or originating from Wales. The band Calan, a modern band performing with a Welsh traditional style and mostly Welsh traditional instruments.