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Echoes of music, harmony, and heritage

Olatunji Offeyi looks at how Welsh folk music, a vital part of Wales’ intangible heritage, can uniquely address community tensions, foster unity and attract cultural tourists to Wales.

9th August (8th August)
  • Culture
Artist Rufus Mufasa, portrayed in front of a dark blue background with her arms outstretched.

Rufus Mufasa – ‘If you can imagine it, you will create it’

Victoria Kioi talks to participatory artist, literary activist, poet, rapper, singer-songwriter and theatre maker Rufus Mufasa about her latest album Trig(ger) Warning(s).

8th August (22nd July)
  • Culture
A picture of Womanby street in Cardiff

The Era of Cultural Economics in Wales

Dr Ani Saunders and Dr Edward Jones argue a culture-led strategy can help regenerate Cardiff’s economy, but ask what cost such an approach might have for the city’s grassroots scene and communities.

1st August (1st August)
  • Culture
Rhys John Edwards speaks to Welsh singer songwriter Eädyth Crawford about the persisting misconceptions surrounding HIV in Wales. Welsh singer songwriter Eädyth Crawford performing

‘All these Dreams’: An interview with Eädyth Crawford

Rhys John Edwards speaks to Welsh singer songwriter Eädyth Crawford about the persisting misconceptions surrounding HIV in Wales.

16th June (15th June)
  • Culture
Maisie Allen explores the rise of new independent Welsh record labels and its implications for the future of the Welsh music scene.

Welsh record labels and the future of Welsh music

Maisie Allen explores the rise of new independent Welsh record labels and its implications for the future of the Welsh music scene.

25th April (13th June)
  • Culture

‘It takes more than just music creation to make a scene’: Showcasing Welsh MOBO

Reporting on a recent event held at Amgueddfa Cymru, Tia-zakura Camilleri reflects on the way institutions are changing to diversify and enhance MOBO presence. 

6th March (3rd March)
  • Culture

TransForm Music: Creating space for transgender and non-binary people in the Welsh music scene

As a new wave of queer Welsh artists arises, Casper James explores the experiences of transgender people in music and how we can support them.

3rd March (10th March)
  • Culture
A picture of Welsh language music band Adwaith. All three band members are facing the camera in front of a house. The sun is lighting up their faces.

A New Wave of Welsh Language Music

Owain Elidir Williams delves into the Welsh language music scene and praises its newfound sense of confidence

2nd March (2nd March)
  • Culture
Alexandra Jones describes the challenges facing new entrants into the Welsh music industry

The Welsh Music Industry: A Manifesto for Change

Alexandra Jones explores the music education system in Wales and what changes can be made to improve opportunities for young Welsh music industry professionals.

1st March (28th March)
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