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West Wales Alt-Country Maverick 'Colenso Jones' emerges from the shadows with the exceptional debut single ‘Biscuit Tin’. Hailing from Pontypridd, South Wales and a stalwart of the Cymru-Cana movement Colenso offers a very strong debut which is an intriguingly refreshing blend of Alt-Country, Americana and Folk. ‘Biscuit Tin’ will be released independently on the 2nd of September. Colenso has performed headline shows in Europe, the U.S and across the U.K with BBC introducing favorites Climbing Trees. The Pontypridd musician has released 5 albums and 10 singles through...
Read MorePixy Jones brand new 'Maureen Dreams No More' single out soon on Strangetown
Ceri Shaw - @ceri-shaw
5 Aug 2022Pixy Jones announces brand new single 'Maureen Dreams No More' which is the 2nd single to be taken from anticipated debut album 'Bits n Bobs' released via Strangetown Records on the 16th September. 'Maureen Dreams No More' will be released digitally on the 5th of August. Pixy Jones brand new Debut Album 'Bits n Bobs' El Goodo guitarist and songwriter 'Pixy Jones' has announced that his debut album entitled 'Bits n Bobs' is due for release on 16th of September via Strangetown Records. Branching away from the familiar El Goodo platform, Welsh psych scene stalwart Pixy...
Read MoreNew Gift Store Inspired by Wales Opens in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont
Ceri Shaw - @ceri-shaw
4 Aug 2022Ysbrydoliaeth - Curiosity Shop / Magasin de curiosités is now open and features gifts from Wales and the world. St. Johnsbury, VT, 8/3/2022 - Robert Jones, a long-time active member of the Welsh-American community has recently opened a gift and import store in downtown St. Johnsbury, VT inspired by both his Welsh and Pennsylvania German roots with the aim of offering unique and bespoke gifts that emphasize quality and conscience. Jones opened in the store in the newly renovated Calderwood building on Eastern Avenue in the downtown. Along with the New Avenue Building...
Read MoreTHE NANTEOS GRAIL – an interview with co-authors Ian Pegler and John Matthews
Ceri Shaw - @ceri-shaw
2 Aug 2022The Nanteos Grail Photos: 3 AmeriCymru: Hi Ian and John and many thanks for agreeing to this interview. Care to introduce your book 'The Nanteos Grail' for our readers? Ian: The Nanteos Grail is the first full length, detailed study of a remarkable relic, which probably originated in the Middle Ages and which took its name from Nanteos mansion near Aberystwyth. We have done our best to correct a number of misconceptions about the history of the vessel, and to produce the first detailed account of its history – it covers the whole period from mediaeval times...
Read MoreHeddlu is the new musical project by Rhodri Daniel. The Ceredigion native was a founding member of renowned Welsh band Estrons who had a major impact on the industry having gained rave reviews from the likes of NME, Vice, DIY and Clash to BBC Radio , Radio X , Ultimate Guitar, The Guardian and Independent . After finishing the band in 2019, Rhodri became aware that his hearing was severely damaged. Years of touring the live circuit had taken their toll, Rhodri ultimately being diagnosed with hearing loss, tinnitus and severe sensitivity to noise. The effects were so...
Read MoreBack in 2014 many were shocked when it was reported that the priceless religious artefact known as the Nanteos Cup had been stolen from its owner’s home in Herefordshire. The Nanteos Cup is an ancient wooden bowl which for many years was kept at the Mid Wales mansion called Nanteos, whence the vessel derived its name. It is believed to have originated from the medieval Cistercian abbey of Strata Florida. In 2015 the Cup was recovered by police and in 2016 it was given a new home in the National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth where it remains on permanent display. Many...
Read MoreDdydd Sadwrn yma bydd y cofiant cyntaf llawn i Dic Penderyn yn cael ei lansio. Gellir prynu Dic Penderyn: The Man and the Martyr gan Sally Roberts Jones yn www.ylolfa.com ac mewn siopau llyfrau am £9.99. Dilynwch y ddolen yma am wybodaeth lawn. This Saturday the first full biography of Dic Penderyn will be launched. Dic Penderyn: The Man and the Martyr, by Sally Roberts Jones is available in bookshops and www.ylolfa.com for £9.99. Follow this link for more details. Dic Penderyn: The Man and the Martyr will be launched at 10:30am on Saturday, 30 th July at Aberafan...
Read More(SCROLL DOWN FOR ENGLISH) 'Llygredd Gweledol' yw teitl EP diweddaraf y triawd o dde Cymru, CHROMA. Wedi'u recordio'n fyw gan y cynhyrchydd Kris Jenkins (Cate Le Bon, SFA, Gruff Rhys), mae'r caneuon sydd yn ymddangos ar 'Llygredd Gweledol' - 'Llygredd Gweledol, Caru. Cyffuriau, Meindia'r Gap, Weithiau' - yn dal sain amrwd ac egniol CHROMA, sain sydd wedi cadarnhau y band fel profiad byw y mae'n rhaid ei weld. Mae drymiau di-stop Zac a riffiau bas mentrus Liam yn plethu i greu storm lle mae Katie yn troelli ei gwirionedd melodaidd di-rwystr, yn onest ac sydd yn torri i'r...
Read MoreHeddlu is the new musical project by Rhodri Daniel. The Ceredigion native was a founding member of renowned Welsh band Estrons who had a major impact on the industry having gained rave reviews from the likes of NME , Vice, DIY and Clash to BBC Radio , Radio X , Ultimate Guitar , The Guardian and Independent. After finishing the band in 2019, Rhodri became aware that his hearing was severely damaged. Years of touring the live circuit had taken their toll, Rhodri ultimately being diagnosed with hearing loss, tinnitus and severe sensitivity to noise. The effects...
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Welsh Word Of The Day ( 8/7/2022 ) effro - awake, vigilant, alert
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Welsh Word Of The Day ( 8/4/2022 ) diwydiannol - industrial
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