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Mentro
New album out now!/Albwm newydd mas nawr!
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Mentro is the Welsh word for to venture, or to dare. An album firmly rooted in Welsh tradition, this album is an intricate web of the old and the new; the old often taking new forma and the new sounding like something which has always been. Combining the melodies and literature of Wales with classical finesse while also capturing the spirit of the folk tradition, this album brings together virtuosity, sensitivity, unique vocals and a winning combination of instruments.
Brought up in Scotland in a Welsh-speaking household, Gwen's mixed heritage and classical pedal harp training are combined with years of research and a traditionally influenced contemporary style. Contributing their own extraordinary touches are award-winning musicians Gwilym Bowen Rhys on guitar, mandolin and fiddle, and Jordan Price Williams on cello. Recorded by Aled Wyn Hughes at Sain Studios, Llandwrog and on the Erwydd label.
Darllenwch am y traciau yma/Read about the tracks here
Mentro is the Welsh word for to venture, or to dare. An album firmly rooted in Welsh tradition, this album is an intricate web of the old and the new; the old often taking new forma and the new sounding like something which has always been. Combining the melodies and literature of Wales with classical finesse while also capturing the spirit of the folk tradition, this album brings together virtuosity, sensitivity, unique vocals and a winning combination of instruments.
Brought up in Scotland in a Welsh-speaking household, Gwen's mixed heritage and classical pedal harp training are combined with years of research and a traditionally influenced contemporary style. Contributing their own extraordinary touches are award-winning musicians Gwilym Bowen Rhys on guitar, mandolin and fiddle, and Jordan Price Williams on cello. Recorded by Aled Wyn Hughes at Sain Studios, Llandwrog and on the Erwydd label.
Darllenwch am y traciau yma/Read about the tracks here
"Telynores brysur a thalentog sydd ar fin rhyddhau ei chasgliad cyntaf yn y Gymraeg.
Fel brodor o'r Alban, mae Gwen wedi cofleidio'r traddodiad Cymreig o bell a agos, gan gyfuno ei dawn am chwarae cain â'i dehongliadau arloesol, a rhoi ei stamp gwbwl unigryw ei hun ar y gerddoriaeth. Y canlyniad ydi cyfanwaith sy'n pontio'r diwyllianau celtaidd ac sy'n cyfareddu, ac sy'n siwr o blesio cynulleidfaoedd Cymru, Yr Alban a thu hwnt."
Lisa Gwilym, cyflwynydd Yr Awr Werin, BBC Radio Cymru
("A busy and talented harpist who's about to release her first collection in Welsh.
As a native of Scotland, Gwen has embraced the Welsh tradition from far and near, combining her talent for delicate playing and her innovative interpretations and putting her own completely unique stamp on the music. The result is a body of work which bridges the celtic cultures and which charms and which is sure to please audiences in Wales, Scotland and beyond."
Lisa Gwilym, presenter of the Folk Hour, BBC Radio Cymru)
“Byth ers derbyn yr albym yma, mae e wedi bod mlaen pob dydd! POB DYDD! Mae e'n wirioneddol hyfryd - yn falm i'r enaid, ac yn gywaith arbennig rhwng @GwenMairi @JordPWilliams a @GwilymBowenRhys #DrîmTîm Diolch am y gerddoriaeth Gwen! X"
Angharad Jenkins @Sienco, 12/09/19 (Twitter)
(“Ever since receiving this album, it’s been on every day! EVERY DAY! It’s truly lovely - a balm for the soul, and a special joint project between @GwenMairi @JordPWilliams and @GwilymBowenRhys #DreamTeam Thanks for the music Gwen! X”)
Artwork by/Gwaith Celf gan Lea Sautin
Fel brodor o'r Alban, mae Gwen wedi cofleidio'r traddodiad Cymreig o bell a agos, gan gyfuno ei dawn am chwarae cain â'i dehongliadau arloesol, a rhoi ei stamp gwbwl unigryw ei hun ar y gerddoriaeth. Y canlyniad ydi cyfanwaith sy'n pontio'r diwyllianau celtaidd ac sy'n cyfareddu, ac sy'n siwr o blesio cynulleidfaoedd Cymru, Yr Alban a thu hwnt."
Lisa Gwilym, cyflwynydd Yr Awr Werin, BBC Radio Cymru
("A busy and talented harpist who's about to release her first collection in Welsh.
As a native of Scotland, Gwen has embraced the Welsh tradition from far and near, combining her talent for delicate playing and her innovative interpretations and putting her own completely unique stamp on the music. The result is a body of work which bridges the celtic cultures and which charms and which is sure to please audiences in Wales, Scotland and beyond."
Lisa Gwilym, presenter of the Folk Hour, BBC Radio Cymru)
“Byth ers derbyn yr albym yma, mae e wedi bod mlaen pob dydd! POB DYDD! Mae e'n wirioneddol hyfryd - yn falm i'r enaid, ac yn gywaith arbennig rhwng @GwenMairi @JordPWilliams a @GwilymBowenRhys #DrîmTîm Diolch am y gerddoriaeth Gwen! X"
Angharad Jenkins @Sienco, 12/09/19 (Twitter)
(“Ever since receiving this album, it’s been on every day! EVERY DAY! It’s truly lovely - a balm for the soul, and a special joint project between @GwenMairi @JordPWilliams and @GwilymBowenRhys #DreamTeam Thanks for the music Gwen! X”)
Artwork by/Gwaith Celf gan Lea Sautin
Track listing:-
1. Yr Wylan Gefnddu / The Black-backed Gull
2. Tawelwch / Quietness
3. Rheged
4. Y Dydd Drwy'r Ffenest
5. Rhosyn Saron / Rose of Sharon
6. Teifi
7. Hwyr / Late
8. Y Feillionen / The Clover
9. Y Deryn Pur / The Pure Bird
10. Cyn Gwawr / Before Dawn
1. Yr Wylan Gefnddu / The Black-backed Gull
2. Tawelwch / Quietness
3. Rheged
4. Y Dydd Drwy'r Ffenest
5. Rhosyn Saron / Rose of Sharon
6. Teifi
7. Hwyr / Late
8. Y Feillionen / The Clover
9. Y Deryn Pur / The Pure Bird
10. Cyn Gwawr / Before Dawn