“Mari Mathias takes us into the musical caverns of Annwn - The lyrical Preseli artist and fellow band members conjuring ceremony and ritual from the Celtic twilight for a passion play about this very region. Poetry, field recordings, even family archives on cassette find their way into the position; Mathias’ compositions are steeped in Bluestone Roots.” - Buzz Magazine @ Other Voices, Cardigan


Welsh female artist  ‘Mari Mathias’ creates mystical behaviour, driven by nature, landscape and tradition. She sings in her native welsh tongue and puts her own contemporary take on traditional folk melodies from west wales and pembrokeshire. She brings a surging energy on stage & beautiful tones of delicate melodic vocals, marrying intimate moments of storytelling and exhilarating folk sounds. Her music creates a confident step forward over the post modern footprints that extends through past and present , exploring a re-imaged reminder of identity. 

Mari grew up in the rural village of Talgarreg, a stones throw away from the Ceredigion coastline. Her Debut Album ‘Annwn’ was released in March 2022, framed around samples of her great-grandfathers cassette tapes, creating a window into a significant place that no longer exists but holds vast meaning. Her exciting sound is described as Alternative Folk , a great description of a nation that’s confidently re-defining itself.

“Absolutely jaw-dropping. The mood and atmosphere of that track is something else. It’s not an easy thing to do, to record something that evocatively. Mari’s voice, as many people are remarking, is absolutely beautiful.” Said BBC Radio Wales Host, Adam Walton.

Burum are a Welsh jazz band that play new interpretations of traditional Welsh folk songs.

Burum released their third CD 'Llef' (meaning 'The Cry') in May 2016.

"Utterly, utterly beautiful" - Adam Walton, BBCRadio Wales
"compelling and remarkable, bewitching the listener with creative twists and imaginative improvised sections" - Musician Magazine
"Cardiff's answer to the Jazz Messengers" - Jazz Now, BBC Radio 3
"A Welsh "supergroup" - Burum's performances are emphatically jazz events with an emphasis on collective improvisation and strong soloing. Jazz/folk fusions don't always work but this succeeds brilliantly" - the jazzmann

More information here: http://www.burum.org/

Tomos Williams - trumpet
Daniel Williams - tenor sax
Patrick Rimes - pipes, whistle
Dave Jones - piano
Aidan Thorne- bass
Mark O Connor - drums

Hi Friends! I am a professional nature recordist who travels to wild areas throughout North America and sometimes beyond. My current focus is to gather  immersive binaural 3D soundscapes that effortlessly transport listeners (using headphones) into nature and have a positive and healing effect on the mind, body and spirit.

Watch out!! Some of my songs come with a video link so make sure you check that... I collect vinyl (have done since '93)... I have an MPC... I also have a radio show! (mixcloud link below!).... Any MCs feeling my beats, hit me up. Also.... Tarboosh Records, me and El Frezidante, vinyl, break beats, Hip Hop with some middle eastern flavour.... check it! PEACE

All original 4 piece live band. Drums/percussion, 2 guitars, 2 vocals and bass. Hussam Al-Nawab, Pete Condron, Jo Gwilym and Duncan Bamford

Deuawd Alt Pop Electroneg o Aberystwyth.
Electronic Alt Pop duo from Aberystwyth.

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