Welsh Folk

Welsh folk music stands as a vibrant testament to Wales' rich cultural heritage, resplendent with storytelling and melodic intricacy. Its roots plunge deep into the country's history, intertwining ancient Celtic traditions with the unique linguistic and poetic nuances of the Welsh language. Characterized by hauntingly beautiful melodies, intricate instrumental harmonies, and a profound emotional depth, it maintains a spiritual connection to the natural landscapes and storied past of Wales. Artists within this genre, like Sian James and Meic Stevens, ingeniously blend traditional instruments such as the harp, fiddle, and pibgorn with contemporary sensibilities, creating a sonic tapestry that resonates with both history and modernity. Though individual styles may vary—from the soulful ballads of Linda Griffiths to the innovative arrangements of Catrin Finch—each artist contributes to the dynamic preservation and evolution of Welsh folk, ensuring its place in both national identity and global music culture.

Latest Welsh Folk Release
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To Be In Summer
Single - Released April 25, 2025
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Pedair
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  1. April 25, 2025
  2. January 31
  3. January 30
  4. January 14
  5. November 22, 2024
  6. November 22
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    Dadeni
    12 tracks
  7. November 15
  8. October 30
  9. July 5
  10. June 21
  11. April 12
  12. March 15
  13. February 9
  14. October 27, 2023
  15. September 8
  16. August 11
  17. July 7
  18. June 16
  19. June 16
  20. April 26
  21. July 8, 2022
  22. December 15, 2021
  23. April 23
  24. April 12
  25. December 4, 2020
  26. November 9
  27. June 19
  28. March 27
  29. January 27
  30. January 27
  31. November 8, 2019
  32. July 12
  33. April 26
  34. February 9, 2018
  35. December 15, 2017
  36. August 1
  37. October 14, 2016
  38. October 7, 2013
  39. December 1, 2011
  40. March 14
  1. January 30, 2025
  2. November 22, 2024
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    Dadeni
    12 tracks
  3. September 8, 2023
  4. July 8, 2022
  5. March 27, 2020
  6. January 27
  7. February 9, 2018
  8. August 1, 2017
  9. October 14, 2016
  10. October 7, 2013
  11. March 14, 2011
  12. July 1, 2010
  13. December 1, 2008
  14. September 23
  15. December 1, 2007
  16. November 27
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    Petrol
    10 tracks
  17. July 30
  18. November 27, 2006
  19. December 1, 2005
  20. July 11, 2003
  1. April 25, 2025
  2. January 31
  3. January 14
  4. November 22, 2024
  5. November 15
  6. October 30
  7. July 5
  8. June 21
  9. April 12
  10. March 15
  11. February 9
  12. October 27, 2023
  13. August 11
  14. July 7
  15. June 16
  16. June 16
  17. April 26
  18. December 15, 2021
  19. April 23
  20. April 12