VRi - Islais A Genir [CD]

Cat. no: BENDI10
Format: CD
Barcode: 5065002172204
Release Date: 28 Oct 2022
Genre: World Music

Islais A Genir is the second album from Welsh Trio VRi; Jordan Price Williams (cello, voice), Aneirin Jones (violin, voice) and Patrick Rimes (viola, violin, voice); three young men from deepest, darkest chapel-going Wales who have mined the cultural upheaval of past centuries and drawn inspiration from the incredible story of a time when Wales' traditional music and dance was suppressed by Methodist chapels, and, earlier, its
language by the Act of Union 

As audio archaeologists, VRï have unearthed long- lost nuggets that shed new light on a vibrant folk tradition that harnesses the raw energy of the fddle with the fnesse of the violin, the beauty of chamber music with the joy and hedonism of a pub session. Their songs, sung with powerful vocal harmonies, tell stories of the people who struggled 200 years ago, just as many struggle today. It's a wonderful and unique soundscape that connects across the centuries to give us a sense of belonging, of community, and a magical feeling of weightlessness and uplifting freedom.

Tracks: Y Gaseg Felen / Aberhonddu / Y Gaseg Ddu / Yr Ehedydd / Glanhafren / Cainc Sain Tathan / March Glas / Glan Meddwdod Mwyn / Y Cap o Las Fawr (ft. Beth Celyn) / Y Foel Fynydda / Gwenno / Eiri / Canu'r Canrifoedd (ft. Beth Celyn) / Brithi i'r Buarth (ft. Beth Celyn) / Briallu Mair