Iwcs a Doyle were a popular

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two-piece band. Iwan "Iwcs" Roberts and John Doyle formed the duo Iwcs a Doyle in 1995. They rose to fame following their success with the song “Cerrig yr Afon” in the annually held “ Cân i Gymru” (Song for Wales) competition in 1996. The pair recorded an album entitled “Edrychiad Cynta’”, which was released in early 1997.
/ref> The album was an overwhelming success on the Welsh music scene, spending over a year at number one in the

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charts. Described as "one of the most promising duos ever", Iwcs a Doyle travelled and gigged extensively throughout 1997 and 1998, playing in theatres and pubs across the length and breadth of Wales. Their musical style is that of an acoustic folk/pop, with strong memorable guitar pieces by Doyle, which merged into a funk style on occasions.

Discography

*''Edrychiad Cynta'' - Sain 2147, 1997

References

External links

Sain webpage with a short biography of the ban
Wayback Machine
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