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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Bwncath
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Cerys Hafana
Celt
Cynefin
Meic Stevens
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  1. April 25, 2025
  2. April 11
  3. April 4
  4. February 17
  5. January 31
  6. January 30
  7. January 14
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  9. November 22, 2024
  10. November 22
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    Dadeni
    12 tracks
  11. November 15
  12. October 30
  13. September 15
  14. July 5
  15. June 21
  16. April 12
  17. March 15
  18. February 9
  19. January 11
  20. October 27, 2023
  21. October 25
  22. September 8
  23. August 11
  24. July 7
  25. June 16
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  27. April 26
  28. December 1, 2022
  29. July 8
  30. January 1
  31. December 15, 2021
  32. April 23
  33. April 12
  34. December 4, 2020
  35. November 9
  36. June 19
  37. March 27
  38. February 15
  39. January 27
  40. January 27
  1. April 4, 2025
  2. January 30
  3. November 22, 2024
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    Dadeni
    12 tracks
  4. September 15
  5. September 8, 2023
  6. December 1, 2022
  7. July 8
  8. March 27, 2020
  9. February 15
  10. January 27
  11. February 9, 2018
  12. August 1, 2017
  13. October 14, 2016
  14. October 7, 2013
  15. March 14, 2011
  16. July 1, 2010
  17. December 1, 2008
  18. September 23
  19. December 1, 2007
  20. November 27
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    Petrol
    10 tracks
  1. April 25, 2025
  2. April 11
  3. February 17
  4. January 31
  5. January 14
  6. January 10
  7. November 22, 2024
  8. November 15
  9. October 30
  10. July 5
  11. June 21
  12. April 12
  13. March 15
  14. February 9
  15. January 11
  16. October 27, 2023
  17. October 25
  18. August 11
  19. July 7
  20. June 16