Khasi-Cymru Collective - Sai-thain Ki Sur (The Weaving Of Voices)

Cat. no: NXW761552
Format: CD
Barcode: 636943715529
Release Date: 28th May 2021
Genre: World Music

Bringing together the music of Wales and the Khasi Hills in North East India, ‘Sai-thain ki Sur (the weaving of voices in Khasi) is a unique cross-cultural collaboration.

Between 1841 and 1969, hundreds of men and women left Wales to establish and maintain the first Welsh Overseas Mission in the Khasi and Jaintia Hills. This three-year album project explores the folk songs, poetry, missionary hymns, folklore, and resultant culture of the crossing of Wales and India.

Welsh songwriter Gareth Bonello (The Gentle Good) has recorded this poetic, beautiful album with artists from the indigenous Khasi community.

Tracks: Mei Mariang / Pererin Wyf / Bryniau Cassia / Ka Sit Tula / Cwyn yr Afon / Pahambir / Kam Pher / Hediad Ka Likai / Wel, Bachgen Ifanc Ydwyf / I Shakyllia / Soso & Waldo / To the Men with Hate Speech on their Lips / Alawon Cenhaty