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funk and

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band from

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. Having reached number one in Siart C2 (Welsh Language Music Chart), their music has received airplay on

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n radio. The band performed regularly on the Welsh language scene circuit, in addition to larger festivals such as Latitude Festival, Wakestock, Sŵn, Sesiwn Fawr Dolgellau and ''Maes B'' at the National Eisteddfod. Their second EP, ''Chaviach/Bwthyn'' was released on the Copa Label in 2008. On 27 July 2009 the band released their second album, ''Stonk!'', on the Copa label, and recorded at the Wings for Jesus Studio in Cardiff by Sir Doufus Styles.

Discography

*''Ffandango'' (2006) *''K.O/Madrach'' ( Ciwdod, 2007) *''Chaviach/Bwthyn'' (Copa, 2008) *''Stonk!'' (Copa, 2009)

Awards

*Winners of

Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg The Welsh Language Society ( cy, Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg, often abbreviated to Cymdeithas yr Iaith or just Cymdeithas) is a direct action pressure group in Wales campaigning for the right of Welsh people to use the Welsh language in every as ...

's Battle of the Bands competition in 2005Band profile
on bbc.co.uk *Best Live Band - Rock & Pop Awards
BBC Radio Cymru
2009 *Best Band - Rock & Pop Awards, BBC Radio Cymru 2009

References

External links

Derwyddon Dr Gonzo's MySpace siteLive session
on C2
Profile on BBC website
Welsh-language bands British funk musical groups Third-wave ska groups Afrobeat musical groups {{UK-band-stub