“A touch of Celtic magic…Hauntingly beautiful” (The Western Mail)
Celtic Connections award-winner, Bethan Nia has just released her stunning debut album ‘Ffiniau’. Originally from Cefn Cribwr, a village outside Bridgend, Bethan now lives in Pontypridd with her daughter and partner.
‘Ffiniau’ (Borders) has already been hailed as a ‘modern folk classic’. The album is produced by REM studio whiz Charlie Francis and explores the boundaries that exist between people, languages, and worlds. The songs are deeply rooted in the Welsh tradition, but with subtle beats and atmospheric strings underpinning Bethan’s sparkly harp and bilingual vocals.
The album is already attracting rave reviews.
“What Bethan Nia is doing with Welsh music is similar to the impact Moya Brennan had on Gaelic song in the 1980s…mesmerising. This might just be the international Celtic music breakthrough Wales deserves” (Irish Music Magazine)
“There is something of Kate Bush’s ‘Aerial’ in this…the beauty of Bethan Nia’s writing and performances on this varied album is undeniable” (Buzz Magazine)
For further news check out http://bethan-nia.net/
Also performing their work will be Mike Jenkins, Stephen Payne, Marcelle Newbold, Mike McNamara, Pete Akinwunmi, Nicholas McGaugehy & Rob Cullen.
VoicesontheBridge is hosted by Jeff Baxter of StoryvilleBooks.
VoicesontheBridge is organised by Rob Cullen.
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