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Dydd Miwsig Cymru
Welsh Language Music Day ( cy, Dydd Miwsig Cymru) is a music festival founded by BBC Radio 1 DJ Huw Stephens. Events take place on the day at its base in Cardiff, as well as previously in London, Swansea, and even as far as Brooklyn and Budapest. Etymology Despite the Welsh language having words for 'music' ('Cerddoriaeth', 'Cerdd' or 'Alaw'), the colloquial term 'Miwsic', borrowed from the English word 'Music', was used instead to promote the event. Background The festival takes place annually in Stephens' hometown of Cardiff, Wales, as well as hosting events in other UK cities including London, Caernarfon, and Swansea. The first Welsh Language Music Day took place in February 2013. Artists who have been highlighted include Mellt, Gwenno Saunders, The Gentle Good, Chroma, Adwaith, Candelas (band), Candelas, Meic Stevens, Los Blancos, and Alffa. Organisations across Wales are involved in the yearly event, including Sŵn, BBC Wales, BBC Horizons, Forté Project, Clwb I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Welsh Language Music Day
Welsh Language Music Day ( cy, Dydd Miwsig Cymru) is a music festival founded by BBC Radio 1 DJ Huw Stephens. Events take place on the day at its base in Cardiff, as well as previously in London, Swansea, and even as far as Brooklyn and Budapest. Etymology Despite the Welsh language having words for 'music' ('Cerddoriaeth', 'Cerdd' or 'Alaw'), the colloquial term 'Miwsic', borrowed from the English word 'Music', was used instead to promote the event. Background The festival takes place annually in Stephens' hometown of Cardiff, Wales, as well as hosting events in other UK cities including London, Caernarfon, and Swansea. The first Welsh Language Music Day took place in February 2013. Artists who have been highlighted include Mellt, Gwenno Saunders, The Gentle Good, Chroma, Adwaith, Candelas, Meic Stevens, Los Blancos, and Alffa. Organisations across Wales are involved in the yearly event, including Sŵn, BBC Horizons, Forté Project, Clwb Ifor Bach and Big Fish Litt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
