When Celtic singer and songwriter Mali Hâf wrote “Llais,” which means “voice” in Welsh, she wasn’t in the best mood. “I often turn to songwriting when I feel like that, but this time, I thought ‘What ...
The Ethnic Committee of Dr. Edwards Memorial Congregational Church, Church and Main streets, Edwardsville, will hold its 34th annual Gymanfa Ganu (Song Fest) at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, at the church. A ...
After Majical Cloudz broke up in 2016, frontman Devon Welsh released a lot of material in a short period of time. There was a collection of unreleased songs, Down The Mountain, and a side project ...
The music of Wales grew up around the coal pits, the steel mills and the churches. It's a thriving tradition today in a nation known for singing. "The perception is that everyone sings," says John ...
There’s a sort of unspoken line one can cross with an emotive vocal style. On one side of it, healthy reflection is accessible, encouraged even. On the other, a reaction of mild cringing is not ...
Ask the average American to imagine Welsh music, and they’ll probably mention either harps or singing. This month, the Puget Sound Revels take its folk-tradition Rialto show — opening Saturday— to a ...