Tradition is under attack as leading lights campaign against the cuts. FolkWales Online Magazine editor MICK TEMS reports Rhondda Cynon Tâf becomes a cultural desert – flashback to happier days at The Muni Arts Centre, when Feast Of Fiddles rocked it up: Brian McNeill (ex-Battlefield), Ian Cutler (ex-Bully Wee) and Peter Knight (Steeleye Span and…
The magical mix of Mary Webb’s delightful tale, based long ago in the Welsh Marches, the fascinating history of folk tradition and the inspiring writing of Village Quire conductor, arranger and composer Dave Newell makes for a wonderful show called Precious Bane – and The Quire are taking Precious Bane around the borders of Wales…
Les Chittleburgh Isca Morris danced Caseg Eira, the Nantgarw Morris dance from Tâf Vale, as a tribute to Les Chittleburgh at Gwent Crematorium, Cwmbran. Les, who was secretary and webmaster of Isca Morris, passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 9, just as he and his widow, Carole, were about to attend the Tredegar House…
Expand the Table of Contents to find the review you want DECEMBER 2024 MICK’S QUICKS ► Songwriters, singers and Paisley ‘buddies’ Evelyn Lawrie and Neil Thompson celebrate the rich and colourful population of their Renfrewshire home town in Silver Threads – Songs of Paisley (Independent release, STPEN10001) from its infamous connections to the witchcraft trials…
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MICK TEMS reviews Helen Forder’s entertaining book about Augusta Waddington’s long-lasting campaign to raise the profile of the triple harp and Welsh cultural tradition High Hats And Harps, the fascinating and mesmerising historical biography of Lady Llanover, champion of Welsh culture and patron of the wonderful triple-harp, was published on January 10, 2013 – and,…
Catrin & Seckou’s album nominated for major awards Welsh harpist Catrin Finch and Senegalese kora player Seckou Keita have been nominated for two BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards: Best Duo and Best Traditional Track for ‘Les Bras de Mer’, taken from their debut album Clychau Dibon, which was released on October 14 on the Astar…
by Mick Tems One of the perks of a good many years’ reviewing, writing and reporting on the roots scene is my bulging, bursting album collection. It’s a pointer to more than 40 years of exciting, wonderful history, and my eyes and ears have been influenced by many brilliant and exotic sounds from Wales, Europe…
