Gwenno Saunders, known mononymously as Gwenno, is an innovative and multilingual musician, hailing from Cardiff, Wales. She is celebrated for her immersive and ethereal compositions that are often sung in Welsh and Cornish, delivering a rich tapestry of cultural influence through music. Before embarking on her successful solo career, Gwenno was a member of the indie pop group The Pipettes, where she garnered an initial following.

With the release of her solo albums "Y Dydd Olaf" (2015) and "Le Kov" (2018), Gwenno has established herself as a unique voice in the contemporary music scene. "Y Dydd Olaf" was hailed for its experimental sounds and politically charged themes and won the 2015 Welsh Music Prize. Continuing on this path, "Le Kov" is an enthralling work entirely in Cornish, allowing Gwenno to explore and preserve the language through her artistry. Her ability to blend pop sensibilities with avant-garde elements has led to a series of mesmerizing remixes and tracks such as "Tresor", "Anima", and "Hi a Skoellyas LIV a Dhagrow", all contributing to her growing reputation as an artist committed to using music as a means to explore and express cultural identity and diversity.

Genres

Cardiff Indie

Chamber Psych

Welsh Indie

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Broadcast

Stereolab

Latest Release

Golden Air (Gwenno Remix)

Sun's Signature•

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Gwenno

Single - Released July 25, 2023