Perfformwyr: Cymru Performers: Wales
Nid yw’r golygyddion yn siaradwyr Cymraeg rhugl, rydym yn croesawu gwirfoddolwyr i’n helpu i gyfieithu rhestriadau, penawdau ac ati.
Many performers travel across the country, but we give the home area for information.
Pf.1 Folk Music & Song ~ Pf.1a Music/Song - Bands/Groups (incl. Choirs, Quires, Community Bands), Pf.1b Duos, Pf.1c Solo, Pf.1d Shanty
Pf.2 Folk Dance ~ Pf.2a Folk Dance Callers, Pf.2b Folk Dance Bands, Pf.2c Ceremonial & Display (Clog, Morris, Sword)
Pf.3 Spoken Word ~ Pf.3a Folk Shows, Theatre, Mummers, Pf.3b Poetry & Monologuists, Pf.3c Storytellers
Pf.4 Workshop-Providers
Pf.4 Workshop-Providers
*** Within each of the above categories, sorted by first name.
Folk Dance Callers & Bands Dance: Ceremonial & Display no Spoken Word listings as yet Workshop-Providers
Cymru•Wales 🄵 Folklife members, Ø Associates; see their Folk News on Folklife West magazine's Cymru•Wales pages
We also list, free, in this Directory, 🅄 UK Updates-signups (other than above), and 🄹 Folklife Traditions Journal subscriber/contributor.
We also list, free, in this Directory, 🅄 UK Updates-signups (other than above), and 🄹 Folklife Traditions Journal subscriber/contributor.
Pf.1 FOLK MUSIC & SONG Pf.1a Bands/Groups
Bands / Groups (incl. Choirs, Quires, Community Bands). Sorted by first name. Back to top of page, Performers: Cymru • Wales
🄵 Gwynedd CAJUNS DENBO www.cajunsdenbo.co.uk
⇒ Owen P. Hughes 01248 670272. cajuns<at>cajunsdenbo.co.uk. See also https://sainwales.com/en/artists/cajuns-denbo
⊕ Six-piece band based in Bangor, North Wales, Wales’ leading purveyors of Cajun and Zydeco dance rhythms more usually associated with South West Louisiana. Uniquely, they perform the majority of their material in their native Welsh language rather than Cajun French. [Aug 2018, new member]
🄵 Cardiff DRAGON’S BREATH www.dragons-breath.co.uk
⇒ Contact 07855 021272. enquiries<at>dragons-breath.co.uk. See also https://m.facebook.com/DragonsBreathGB
⊕ Offering a captivating treasury of songs and tunes, Dragons Breath celebrates the rich diversity of humanity from merriment to misery.
They have played for festivals, folk clubs, ceilidhs, weddings, fundraisers, street parties and back gardens throughout Wales and the borders.
[Mar 2023, new description]
🅄 Gwent GWERIN GWENT (Clera’s S-E Wales tune clubs) www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/calendr.html
⇒ Meurig Williams 02920 628300.
🄵 Gwynedd NEVER MIND THE BOCS www.neilandmeg.com/NMTB.shtml
⇒ Neil & Meg Browning 01286 677578. neil<at>neilandmeg.com www.facebook.com/nevermindthebocs/
⊕ Never Mind the Bocs are an acoustic band from North Wales. Collectively, the range of their experience in roots music (from Cajun to ceilidhs, via Blues and folk-rock) ensures a fresh and unique approach to traditional Welsh music and song. [Aug 2018, new member]
⇒ Owen P. Hughes 01248 670272. cajuns<at>cajunsdenbo.co.uk. See also https://sainwales.com/en/artists/cajuns-denbo
⊕ Six-piece band based in Bangor, North Wales, Wales’ leading purveyors of Cajun and Zydeco dance rhythms more usually associated with South West Louisiana. Uniquely, they perform the majority of their material in their native Welsh language rather than Cajun French. [Aug 2018, new member]
🄵 Cardiff DRAGON’S BREATH www.dragons-breath.co.uk
⇒ Contact 07855 021272. enquiries<at>dragons-breath.co.uk. See also https://m.facebook.com/DragonsBreathGB
⊕ Offering a captivating treasury of songs and tunes, Dragons Breath celebrates the rich diversity of humanity from merriment to misery.
They have played for festivals, folk clubs, ceilidhs, weddings, fundraisers, street parties and back gardens throughout Wales and the borders.
[Mar 2023, new description]
🅄 Gwent GWERIN GWENT (Clera’s S-E Wales tune clubs) www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/calendr.html
⇒ Meurig Williams 02920 628300.
🄵 Gwynedd NEVER MIND THE BOCS www.neilandmeg.com/NMTB.shtml
⇒ Neil & Meg Browning 01286 677578. neil<at>neilandmeg.com www.facebook.com/nevermindthebocs/
⊕ Never Mind the Bocs are an acoustic band from North Wales. Collectively, the range of their experience in roots music (from Cajun to ceilidhs, via Blues and folk-rock) ensures a fresh and unique approach to traditional Welsh music and song. [Aug 2018, new member]
Pf.1 FOLK MUSIC & SONG Pf.1b Duos
🅄 Swansea ANDREW McKAY AND CAROLE ETHERTON www.cranedrivinmusic.com
⇒ Andrew & Carole 07434 674073. Contact via website form, or andrewandcarole<at>gmx.com
⊕ Experienced and accomplished singers and instrumentalists. Andrew plays a Crane Duet concertina, while Carole favours a Cornamuse. They sing mainly in the British folk style, including recently-composed songs which sound like they're traditional, many of which they write themselves.
[new listing, Dec 2023]
🄵 Carms FIDDLEBOX www.fiddlebox.net
⇒ Helen Adam: info<at>fiddlebox.net, 07929 202257
⊕ George Whitfield, accordion and vocals, and Helen Adam, violin and vocals. A unique sound which blends our varying influences and styles, including Klezmer, Rock, Classical, Celtic folk, Welsh dance music and song, Blues, Bluegrass. See also under Folk Dance Bands! [Nov 2018, new member]
🄵 Rhondda PAT SMITH AND NED CLAMP www.facebook.com/patsmithnedclamp
⇒ Pat Smith 01443 226892. Mobile 07989 209824. E-mail pattiespoons<at>gmail.com
⊕ Pat & Ned, from the foothills of the Rhondda, energetically engage their audience in an eclectic journey through Welsh and American songs and tunes, on concertinas, guitar, harmonicas, spoons and, if they can get hold of them, washboard and banjelele. [new listing, Mar 2018]
🄵 Powys RUTH & KEN POWELL www.ruthandkenpowell.co.uk
⇒ Ruth and Ken Powell, Llanwddyn, Powys. For all enquiries including bookings: form on webpage or email info<at>ruthandkenpowell.co.uk
⊕ Superb mix of folk and acoustic music, with Ruth on vocals and Ken on guitar and banjo, combining songs from the 30’s, to the traditional folk song and English/American contemporary music, giving concerts that appeal to almost every audience. [Nov 2018, new member]
⇒ Andrew & Carole 07434 674073. Contact via website form, or andrewandcarole<at>gmx.com
⊕ Experienced and accomplished singers and instrumentalists. Andrew plays a Crane Duet concertina, while Carole favours a Cornamuse. They sing mainly in the British folk style, including recently-composed songs which sound like they're traditional, many of which they write themselves.
[new listing, Dec 2023]
🄵 Carms FIDDLEBOX www.fiddlebox.net
⇒ Helen Adam: info<at>fiddlebox.net, 07929 202257
⊕ George Whitfield, accordion and vocals, and Helen Adam, violin and vocals. A unique sound which blends our varying influences and styles, including Klezmer, Rock, Classical, Celtic folk, Welsh dance music and song, Blues, Bluegrass. See also under Folk Dance Bands! [Nov 2018, new member]
🄵 Rhondda PAT SMITH AND NED CLAMP www.facebook.com/patsmithnedclamp
⇒ Pat Smith 01443 226892. Mobile 07989 209824. E-mail pattiespoons<at>gmail.com
⊕ Pat & Ned, from the foothills of the Rhondda, energetically engage their audience in an eclectic journey through Welsh and American songs and tunes, on concertinas, guitar, harmonicas, spoons and, if they can get hold of them, washboard and banjelele. [new listing, Mar 2018]
🄵 Powys RUTH & KEN POWELL www.ruthandkenpowell.co.uk
⇒ Ruth and Ken Powell, Llanwddyn, Powys. For all enquiries including bookings: form on webpage or email info<at>ruthandkenpowell.co.uk
⊕ Superb mix of folk and acoustic music, with Ruth on vocals and Ken on guitar and banjo, combining songs from the 30’s, to the traditional folk song and English/American contemporary music, giving concerts that appeal to almost every audience. [Nov 2018, new member]
Pf.1 FOLK MUSIC & SONG Pf.1c Solo
🄵 Ceredigion JOHN ALDERSLADE [no website]
⇒ John Alderslade 01970 880 701. 1 Tancnwch, Aberffrwd, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales SY23 3ND. Email john.alderslade<at>btinternet.com
⊕ 50 years involvement in folk clubs and festivals and still doing it for fun. Songs and stories with guitar, dulcimer, bazooki, dulcimer and mandolin. Lots of audience participation and sensible fees. [22 Aug 2019, new member]
🄵 Carms HELEN ADAM www.helenadam.com
⇒ Helen Adam: helenadamfiddle<at>gmail.com, 07929 202257
⊕ A freelance fiddle/violin player, singer, performer and composer living in beautiful West Wales. A prolific composer and songwriter, my current project is a collection of duets to introduce more of the lesser known Welsh dance tunes to a wider audience. [Nov 2018, new member]
🅄 Swansea PETE KIDDLE www.facebook.com/pete.kiddle
⇒ Pete Kiddle 07934 293757. petekiddle<at>hotmail.co.uk 725 Pentregethin Road, Portmead, Swansea SA5 5EY
⊕ Songs and music with Bouzouki and English Concertina.
⇒ John Alderslade 01970 880 701. 1 Tancnwch, Aberffrwd, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales SY23 3ND. Email john.alderslade<at>btinternet.com
⊕ 50 years involvement in folk clubs and festivals and still doing it for fun. Songs and stories with guitar, dulcimer, bazooki, dulcimer and mandolin. Lots of audience participation and sensible fees. [22 Aug 2019, new member]
🄵 Carms HELEN ADAM www.helenadam.com
⇒ Helen Adam: helenadamfiddle<at>gmail.com, 07929 202257
⊕ A freelance fiddle/violin player, singer, performer and composer living in beautiful West Wales. A prolific composer and songwriter, my current project is a collection of duets to introduce more of the lesser known Welsh dance tunes to a wider audience. [Nov 2018, new member]
🅄 Swansea PETE KIDDLE www.facebook.com/pete.kiddle
⇒ Pete Kiddle 07934 293757. petekiddle<at>hotmail.co.uk 725 Pentregethin Road, Portmead, Swansea SA5 5EY
⊕ Songs and music with Bouzouki and English Concertina.
Pf.1 FOLK MUSIC & SONG Pf.1d Shanty
🅄 Swansea BAGGYRINKLE www.baggyrinkle.com/
⇒ Terri 07974408999. baggyrinkle<at>icloud.com
⊕ Baggyrinkle Swansea Shantymen, brought together by Dave Robinson (retired) and managed by the long suffering, but brilliant Terri Kennedy, in 1994. Our main repertoire being songs of the sea & shanties, but we also perform drinking, rural & mining songs. [2023 June, new listing]
⇒ Terri 07974408999. baggyrinkle<at>icloud.com
⊕ Baggyrinkle Swansea Shantymen, brought together by Dave Robinson (retired) and managed by the long suffering, but brilliant Terri Kennedy, in 1994. Our main repertoire being songs of the sea & shanties, but we also perform drinking, rural & mining songs. [2023 June, new listing]
Pf.2 FOLK DANCE Pf2.a Folk Dance Callers
🄵 Rhondda PAT SMITH www.facebook.com/patsmithnedclamp
⇒ Pat Smith 01443 226892. Mobile 07989 209824. E-mail pattiespoons<at>gmail.com [new listing, Mar 2018]
🄵 Rhondda NED CLAMP www.facebook.com/patsmithnedclamp
⇒ Ned Clamp 07813 845440. neddy.clamp<at>gmail.com [new listing, Mar 2018]
⇒ Pat Smith 01443 226892. Mobile 07989 209824. E-mail pattiespoons<at>gmail.com [new listing, Mar 2018]
🄵 Rhondda NED CLAMP www.facebook.com/patsmithnedclamp
⇒ Ned Clamp 07813 845440. neddy.clamp<at>gmail.com [new listing, Mar 2018]
Pf.2 FOLK DANCE Pf2.b Folk Dance Bands
🄵 Gwynedd BAND Y BRAICHMELYN www.neilandmeg.com/BYB.htm
⇒ Neil & Meg Browning 01286 677578. neil<at>neilandmeg.com
⊕ Ceilidh band, thirty years experience of running successful ceilidhs and twmpathau. The core line-up of the band is button accordion, banjo (and/or guitar), and bass guitar; a punchy, lively sound that can react to the dancers. Experienced caller included. [Aug 2018, new member]
🄵 Rhondda CALENNIG www.facebook.com/patsmithnedclamp
⇒ Pat Smith 01443 2268. Mobile 07989 209824. E-mail pattiespoons<at>gmail.com
⊕ Specialising in Welsh dance music, Calennig are equally at home playing for experts and novices alike … Available for: Ceilidh, Performance, Weddings. [new listing, Mar 2018]
🄵 Cardiff DRAGON’S BREATH https://dragons-breath.co.uk
⇒ Contact 07855 021272. enquiries<at>dragons-breath.co.uk. See also https://m.facebook.com/DragonsBreathGB
⊕ Traditional tunes from the British Isles and America. A heady mix of fiddle, concertina and whistles with a driving back line of saxophone, bass, guitar and drums. They’ve played for festivals, concerts, ceilidhs, twmpathau, weddings, fundraisers and street parties. [Nov 2019, new entry]
🄵 Carms FIDDLEBOX www.fiddlebox.net
⇒ Helen Adam 07929 202257. info<at>fiddlebox.net
⊕ George Whitfield, accordion and vocals, and Helen Adam, violin and vocals. Weddings, birthdays, and any other occasion that calls for a dance. An interesting range of dances, with many traditional Welsh dances, also Scottish, Russian, Eastern European, and American. [Nov 2018, new member]
⇒ Neil & Meg Browning 01286 677578. neil<at>neilandmeg.com
⊕ Ceilidh band, thirty years experience of running successful ceilidhs and twmpathau. The core line-up of the band is button accordion, banjo (and/or guitar), and bass guitar; a punchy, lively sound that can react to the dancers. Experienced caller included. [Aug 2018, new member]
🄵 Rhondda CALENNIG www.facebook.com/patsmithnedclamp
⇒ Pat Smith 01443 2268. Mobile 07989 209824. E-mail pattiespoons<at>gmail.com
⊕ Specialising in Welsh dance music, Calennig are equally at home playing for experts and novices alike … Available for: Ceilidh, Performance, Weddings. [new listing, Mar 2018]
🄵 Cardiff DRAGON’S BREATH https://dragons-breath.co.uk
⇒ Contact 07855 021272. enquiries<at>dragons-breath.co.uk. See also https://m.facebook.com/DragonsBreathGB
⊕ Traditional tunes from the British Isles and America. A heady mix of fiddle, concertina and whistles with a driving back line of saxophone, bass, guitar and drums. They’ve played for festivals, concerts, ceilidhs, twmpathau, weddings, fundraisers and street parties. [Nov 2019, new entry]
🄵 Carms FIDDLEBOX www.fiddlebox.net
⇒ Helen Adam 07929 202257. info<at>fiddlebox.net
⊕ George Whitfield, accordion and vocals, and Helen Adam, violin and vocals. Weddings, birthdays, and any other occasion that calls for a dance. An interesting range of dances, with many traditional Welsh dances, also Scottish, Russian, Eastern European, and American. [Nov 2018, new member]
Pf.2 FOLK DANCE Pf.2c Ceremonial & Dance Display (including Clog, Morris, Sword)
Pf.2c Ceremonial & Dance Display (including Clog, Morris, Sword). Arranged by county. Back to top of page, Performers: Cymru • Wales
🄵 Newport GWERINWYR GWENT www.gwerinwyrgwent.org.uk
→ Practice night Thursday, 8-10pm, Graig Community Hall (opposite the Ruperra Arms), Bassaleg, NP10 8LG. Just come along, or ring for more details.
⇒ Secretary: Sue Venn, 01495 271953, e-mail jandsv19<at>talktalk.net Also on Facebookwww.facebook.com/gwerinwyrgwent
⊕ We are always seeking new members, and either beginners or experienced dancers/musicians are very welcome. Dancing is fun; it’s exercise but you don’t have to be superfit to do it - give it a try! [confirmed July 2024]
→ Practice night Thursday, 8-10pm, Graig Community Hall (opposite the Ruperra Arms), Bassaleg, NP10 8LG. Just come along, or ring for more details.
⇒ Secretary: Sue Venn, 01495 271953, e-mail jandsv19<at>talktalk.net Also on Facebookwww.facebook.com/gwerinwyrgwent
⊕ We are always seeking new members, and either beginners or experienced dancers/musicians are very welcome. Dancing is fun; it’s exercise but you don’t have to be superfit to do it - give it a try! [confirmed July 2024]
Pf. 3 SPOKEN WORD PERFORMERS
Pf.3a Folk Shows & Theatre, Mummers
Pf.3b Poets & Monologuists
Pf.3c Storytellers
~ your entries welcome
Pf.3b Poets & Monologuists
Pf.3c Storytellers
~ your entries welcome
Pf. 4 WORKSHOP-PROVIDERS:
Study Centres, Folk Teachers, Tutors, Development Workers, Workshop Organisers
- See also Folklife Traditions Directory, Folklife Studies & Institutions: Fs.2, Lecturers & Speakers
- For long-term workshop series, and for tune clubs, see Venues: Cymru • Wales
- For occasional workshops (whether 1 day or 1 week), see our Folklife Members'Festivals & Workshops Diary
Back to top of page, Performers: Cymru • Wales
TBC Gwynedd NANT GWRTHEYRN www.nantgwrtheyrn.org
→ Nant Gwrtheyrn, Llithfaen, Pwllheli, Gwynedd. post<at>nantgwrtheyrn.org
⇒ Office 01758 750334
🄵 Rhondda PAT SMITH www.facebook.com/patsmithnedclamp
⇒ Pat Smith 01443 226892. Mobile 07989 209824. E-mail pattiespoons<at>gmail.com
⊕ The Amazing Spoons Workshop. Welsh Dance Workshop. Welsh Traditions. [new listing, Mar 2018]
🄵 National TRAC CYMRU: Music Traditions Wales https://trac.cymru
⇒ Megan Lloyd, Company Manager 01446 748 556 trac<at>trac-cymru.org
⊕ Wales’ Folk Development organisation; its rôle to promote and develop the music and dance traditions of Wales - both within Wales and beyond. trac provides an information service, and the website lists performers, events and contacts. [2022 May, new contact details]
→ Nant Gwrtheyrn, Llithfaen, Pwllheli, Gwynedd. post<at>nantgwrtheyrn.org
⇒ Office 01758 750334
🄵 Rhondda PAT SMITH www.facebook.com/patsmithnedclamp
⇒ Pat Smith 01443 226892. Mobile 07989 209824. E-mail pattiespoons<at>gmail.com
⊕ The Amazing Spoons Workshop. Welsh Dance Workshop. Welsh Traditions. [new listing, Mar 2018]
🄵 National TRAC CYMRU: Music Traditions Wales https://trac.cymru
⇒ Megan Lloyd, Company Manager 01446 748 556 trac<at>trac-cymru.org
⊕ Wales’ Folk Development organisation; its rôle to promote and develop the music and dance traditions of Wales - both within Wales and beyond. trac provides an information service, and the website lists performers, events and contacts. [2022 May, new contact details]