TV presenter and naturalist Iolo Williams stars in a new series where his portrait will be painted capturing the importance of mid Wales to his life. In the second programme of the new series of Cymry ar Gynfas (The Welsh on Canvas) on Wednesday, 21 April at 9pm, a portrait of Iolo will be painted by the artist Meinir Mathias, who has a studio in Talgarreg, Ceredigion. Iolo and artist Meinir Mathias meet in a place that is very close to Iolo’s heart, namely Rhiwargor waterfall near Lake Vyrnwy. The valley and the path up to the waterfall is full of wonderful childhood memories for Iolo and he remembers the first time that he went to this place, which inspired him to pursue the field he specialises in today.
A VIDEO of artists and school pupils performing a re-arrangement of the popular Welsh song Ysbryd y Nos will be released to celebrate UNESCO’s international Mother Language Day The Cenedl Mewn Cân (Nation in Song) project is aiming to represent the Welsh language and culture in the video featuring top artists and hundreds of pupils across Wales as well as Patagonia, England and Dubai. The project, led by Gwynedd Council Tourism Service in partnership with North Wales six local authorities, held a public vote on a soundtrack with hundreds of responses and Ysbryd y Nos by Cleif Harpwood and Hefin Elis was the unanimous favourite.
A host of Welsh language music and content is unveiled for the sixth Dydd Miwsig Cymru – Welsh Language Music Day, including acoustic and DJ sets, and an exclusive interview with Hollywood actor Rhys Ifans about the Welsh language music that shaped his life. Welsh Language Music Day, celebrated today, looks at all forms of Welsh language music, from indie, rock, punk, funk, folk, electronica to hip hop and everything in between. With the world fighting the coronavirus pandemic and music fans unable to attend live performances in person, the celebrations for Dydd Miwsig Cymru are online with gigs, video and track launches taking place on Welsh cultural website and app, AM.
DMC festival logo A host of Welsh language music and content has been announced for the sixth Dydd Miwsig Cymru – Welsh Language Music Day, including acoustic and DJ sets, and an exclusive interview with Hollywood actor Rhys Ifans about the Welsh language music that shaped his life. Welsh Language Music Day (Friday, February 5) celebrates all forms of Welsh language music, from indie, rock, punk, funk, folk, electronica to hip hop and everything in between. With the world fighting the coronavirus pandemic and music fans unable to attend live performances in person, the celebrations for Dydd Miwsig Cymru are heading online with gigs, video and track launches taking place on Welsh cultural website and app, AM.