Cerys Hafana is a composer and multi-instrumentalist known for innovatively transforming traditional music. She specializes in the triple harp and incorporates found sounds, archival materials,…
Cerys Hafana, Welsh Triple Harp Trailblazer
Tag: Welsh music
Catrin Finch & Aoife Ní Bhriain Command the World Music Charts Europe for December 2023
The album Double You by Catrin Finch & Aoife Ni Bhriain has secured the coveted top position at the World Music Charts Europe for December…
Green Fields of America and Calan to Perform in New York City
Green Fields of America and Calan are set to perform in New York City on Friday, October 21, 2022, at Peter Norton Symphony Space. For…
Artist Profiles: Catrin Finch
Welsh harpist and composer Catrin Ana Finch was born in Llanon, Ceredigion, UK in 1960. She started learning the harp at six. By nine, she…
Introduction to Celtic Music
It’s difficult to know what the music of the ancient Celts sounded like. Historical and archaeological data indicates that the Celts used bronze horns, flutes…
The Return of Pioneering Welsh Folk Band Ar Log
Saith – VII (Sain Records, 2018) Ar Log is Wales’ most veteran professional folk group. Saith VII is Ar log’s first album in 22 years.…
Artist Profiles: Ar Log
Ar Log was formed initially to represent Wales at a Celtic Festival in Lorient, Brittany, in August 1976, and they were encouraged by The Dubliners…
Dylanesque Welsh Folk
Bob Delyn a’r Ebillion – Dal i ‘Redig Dipyn Bach (Sain SCD2773, 2017) Dal i ‘Redig Dipyn Bach is the fifth album by Bob Delyn…
Artist profiles: Siân James
Siân James is the most important folk singer in Wales. Coming from a small village in heart of Wales Siân James was brought up in…
Artist Profiles: Robin Huw Bowen
Robin Huw Bowen was born in a Welsh family settled in Liverpool, England. He is passionate about the Welsh triple harp and its music. Of…