Ar hyn of bryd mae'r cynnwys hwn ar gael yn Saesneg yn unig.
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hyrwyddo a dathlu cerddoriaeth Cymru
promoting and celebrating the music of Wales
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WOMEX24
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Tŷ Cerdd is again delighted to be working with Wales Arts International to lead the Cymru Wales presence at WOMEX 24 in Manchester. An enormous Welsh delegation features an incredibly diverse range of artists, promoters, industry and sector professionals - many of whom are being supported by a development programme of mentoring and bursaries.
We all look forward to celebrating three Welsh artists' presence on the Horizons stage (a platform for musicians from England, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales): Cerys Hafana, N'famady Kouyaté and Gwenifer Raymond
The Wales delegation includes:
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Dan Bettridge
Dan Bettridge has garnered much critical acclaim with a steady flow of his own standout brand of Indie-Folk/Americana – carving a distinctive path between peers Big Thief, Ben Howard, Josiah & The Bonnevilles & Bon Iver. He appeared in Rolling Stone alongside Rosanne Cash, Darius Rucker and more as part of Bob Harris' 'All Stars'. He's also toured with Band of Horses, Jack Savoretti, performed at the famous Maida Vale Studios twice and played festivals throughout the UK, USA and Canada. Following the success of debut LP Asking For Trouble, Bettridge was awarded the prestigious PRSF Momentum funding. The resulting EP Good People. Bad Habits. received further acclaim and strong support across streaming platforms and national radio. His sophomore album is set for release in 2025 with singles on the cards for late 2024.
Dionne Bennett
Dionne Bennett is an internationally recognised vocalist, musician, and music educator with a passion for promoting Black Welsh arts and culture. She is the co-founder and director of Tân Cerdd, a Black Welsh bilingual arts organisation, and she is a vocal lecturer and coach at Hereford School of Arts and privately at Tân’s studio located at Chapter Arts Centre in Cardiff. As the Chair of Ladies of Rage, Dionne advocates for underrepresented voices in music, fostering partnerships with institutions such as the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, Chapter Arts Venue and the Brecon Jazz Festival. Her efforts include successful takeovers of historic buildings, showcasing Black music genres and nurturing talented young Black Welsh performers.
@tancerdd23
Eve Goodman
Eve Goodman grew up in North Wales, and has had a deep relationship with singing and sounding for as long as she can remember. Eve writes and performs in both Welsh and English. Having spent much of her childhood feeling things deeply, music became a way to give voice to her inner landscape, allowing her to express herself in a reflective and honest way. “Music is like a portal to my emotions, a way of transmuting and transcribing them.” Influenced by the artistry of intuitive solo voices like Joni Mitchell, Nick Drake and Adrienne Lenker, Eve combines honest lyricism with mesmerising musical hooks and patterns. Inspired by nature and the more-than-human world, her songs connect deeply to our inner and outer landscapes. In the last few years Eve has released a solo EP, dived into a year-long study of ritual singing and improvisation, performed internationally, and featured on Bryn Terfel’s new album Sea Songs with two duets in both Welsh and Breton. Her forthcoming debut album, a collection of songs about grief, will be released on 15 November 2024.
Foxxglove
Foxxglove is an alt / dark pop artist from Ferndale in the South Wales Valleys, based in Cardiff. Drawing inspiration from her own life experiences, film, and art, Foxxglove weaves a sonic tapestry that tells a vivid and emotive story. Her music, characterized by raw and open emotion, serves as a cathartic journey for both the artist and her listeners.
@foxxgloveuk
Florianne Lallement
Florianne Lallement is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, music producer, dancer, actress, model and content creator based in North Wales, UK. Inspired by pop/funk/hip-hop/folk/jazz, and a life-long research in personal development, Floriane's creations empower her audience to embrace their authentic selves, infusing them with the energy to celebrate, create cherished memories, and navigate a spectrum of emotions.
Gareth Churchill
Gareth Churchill is a composer and collaborative artist based in Cardiff. As someone who identifies as disabled, his musical voice is deeply rooted in his personal, lived experiences of the mechanical interacting with the organic, and his artistic point-of-view, as the embodiment of these experiences, is both highly personal and unique. Often with the intention of amplifying marginalised voices, his work makes a feature of collaboration. In attending WOMEX he hopes to identify and connect with prospective collaborative partners for future projects.
Joanne West
Joanne is the founder of UrbanStamp, established in 2019 as a graphic design and illustration enterprise. Her vision for UrbanStamp quickly evolved into offering services in social media consultancy, marketing, and video content. She also has built a community where creatives can hone their skills, network, collaborate and access resources to establish their businesses and creative journey. Joanne's commitment to making a difference by using creativity and innovative ways to inspire and uplift others.
@Urbanstamp
Lewys Siencyn
Hailing originally from Dolgellau, Lewys is a musician and freelance creative who left Cardiff university in 2022 with a degree in music, specialising in composition and performance. He has a foot in both contemporary and classical fields, and a solid track record within Wales’s music and media industries, performing on some of the country’s most notable stages with a vast roster of artists and bands. His own project, WRKHOUSE, is a 2024 Triskel Award winner at this year’s Welsh Music Prize, and their debut EP, Out of the Blue, has received high praise from the likes of CLASH magazine, Radio 1, and BBC Introducing. His freelancing portfolio extends beyond the stage, working more recently as a project officer for Beacons Cymru and their Welsh-language project, Amlen, with a focus on graphic design, branding, and videography. He also frequently delivers songwriting workshops alongside Community Music Wales, with whom he has mentored several Cardiff-based bands at the beginning of their careers.
Louise Amery
I'm Deputy Director at Aberystwyth Arts Centre, a creative home and national arts hub for the people of Aberystwyth, Mid Wales and beyond. We’re one of Wales’s best-known venues, presenting everything from live music concerts, stand-up comedy, theatre and dance performances to visual art exhibitions and film screenings. We’re also home to the largest community engagement programme in Wales. Our spaces include a 900-seater concert hall, 300-seater theatre and a 100-seater studio. We're part of Aberystwyth University and are at the heart of the Uni campus, with stunning views overlooking beautiful Cardigan Bay and with the backdrop of the Cambrian mountains. I look after the music programme, among lots of other responsibilities, and trained in music back in the day – I also conduct a local choir and can often be found playing in orchestra pits for shows!
Mali Hâf
Mali Hâf is a Celtic-Pop artist who blends Welsh folk roots with contemporary electronic beats, fierce dance moves, and her sultry, rich voice. Drawing influence from the likes of Björk’s ethereal soundscapes and Kate Bush’s theatrical flair, alongside traditional Welsh influences, Mali Hâf crafts unique soundscapes sung in both English and Welsh. Adorned in Celtic war paint, Mali Hâf commands the stage with a captivating blend of ‘ritualism and performance art’. Mali describes being onstage as a ‘homecoming, a place of complete self-expression and shared passion’.
@malihahahaf
Martin Hoyland
Martin has been touring the world, and releasing music since touring Germany at 14 years of age in the 80’s. Playing with bands across many different genres, Martin now finds himself in the genre-defying, award-winning grwp Cymraeg 9Bach, who he formed alongside vocalist and BAFTA award winner Lisa Jên in 2005. 9Bach first played WOMEX in Copenhagen 2010, and again in Cardiff 2013, with many European festivals following. 9Bach have been working hard in collaboration with Andy Gangadeen, on creating a new upbeat, electronic sound, which is soon to be revealed, and are primarily looking for management and a live agent Martin is also a founding member of Globalheads, who put on a monthly night of Global Beats DJ’s and Live Artists in Caernarfon, North Wales, which is on tour routes from Manchester, Liverpool and Dublin in the UK. Martin is excited to discover this year’s WOMEX showcase artists.
Osian Gwynn
Osian is Director of Pontio Arts Centre, in Bangor, North-west Wales. The venue is part of Bangor University and presents professional and amateur productions across a wide range of art forms, in addition to student and academic led productions and events. Pontio is one of Wales’s leading music presenters, as part of a truly multi art-form programme. Pontio collaborates closely with the University music department, local groups and societies, schools as well as local, national and international music makers. Osian himself trained as a classical singer at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and worked as a freelance performer for many years. He sits on the board of AM – Wales’s cultural digital platform, and the Friends of the National Orchestra of Wales, and is on the music panel of the National Eisteddfod of Wales.
Reb Sutton
Reb (They/Them) is a multi-disciplinary singer, producer and theatre-maker. Coming from a mixed Roma and low-income background, as well as being an invisibly disabled person, has led to them experiencing barriers to access to the arts and has pushed them to focus on fairer futures and better access for all. Starting the punk band Dirty Revolution in 2008, and taking them from playing small independent venues to multiple UK tours, international airplay, headline festival slots and a Radio 1 session at Maida Vale Studios, Reb gained notoriety within the very CIS-Male dominated Punk scene, yet never felt that they belonged. Taking on new projects (Inanna Meets the Dawn, The ProTopian, Later Records) with a focus on community and impact, they decided to use their lived experience to platform and collaborate with artists from underrepresented genders, genres and ethnicities. This included creating a residency for under-represented artists, and taking over an empty shopping centre to create an art-space centred around identity and lost Matriarchal histories. Recent activity includes work with the Roma community, mentoring young musicians from under-represented genders, writing an album about ProTopian Theory, and challenging sexism, ageism, ableism and racism within the arts.
Reem Muhammed
I’m all about supporting local talent and fueling the creative scene! As one of the co-founders of Foxy Roxies, my friends and I get to film live music sessions, throw incredible events, and collaborate with local platforms to shine a spotlight on the best homegrown artists. I also work with both Beacons and Horizons, two fantastic initiatives dedicated to championing local musicians. You can catch me weekly on Radio Cardiff, where I host my own show, and I regularly pop up on BBC Radio Wales with Adam Walton to showcase exciting new artists. I founded and developed Diff Radio, an online station that’s shaping up to be Wales's answer to Rinse FM. I’ve been working hard on crafting the station’s schedule and getting the word out through promo—really tapping into the heart of Wales’s music industry. On top of that, I’m part of the Black Action Group, where we push forward community-focused projects, and I also contribute as a board member for It’s My Shout.
@reeemohamed
Rhodri Davies
Rhodri Davies is immersed in the worlds of improvisation, musical experimentation, composition and contemporary classical performance. He plays harp, electric harp, live-electronics and builds wind, water, ice, dry ice and fire harp installations and has released seven solo albums. His regular groups include: HEN OGLEDD, Cranc, Common Objects and a duo with John Butcher. He has worked with the following artists: David Sylvian, Jenny Hval, Derek Bailey, Sofia Jernberg, Lina Lapelyte, Pat Thomas, Simon H Fell and Will Gaines. For the last 12 years Davies has been closely associated with the pioneering composer Eliane Radigue. She composed OCCAM I for Davies in 2011, the first in an ongoing series of solo and ensemble pieces for individual instrumentalists in which a performer’s personal performance technique and particular relationship to their instrument function as the compositional material of the piece. New pieces for solo harp have also been composed for him by: Christian Wolff, Carole Finer, Philip Corner, Phill Niblock, Ben Patterson, Alison Knowles, Mieko Shiomi and Yasunao Tone. In 2008 he collaborated with visual artist Gustav Metzger on Self-cancellation, a large-scale audio-visual collaboration in London and Glasgow. He is a co-organiser of the NAWR concert series in Swansea.
Teifi Emerald / TeiFi
TeiFi – “I’m a nature geek with a flamboyant streak” – shares funny, rude, bi-lingual hip-hop and soul, and nature-inspired ethereal celtic-pop, with theatrical flair. She sings about bodies, motherhood, nature, sensuality, and Welsh-Lady Mermaids. Sometimes joined onstage by her crew from the TeifiVerse – four multi-lingual female rappers/vocalists/DJs. Her nature verses for Unwaith Rownd yr Haul (Once Round the Sun) feature Welsh language song/rap about native Welsh plants, one for each month of the year. Highlights include: performing at BBC6Music festival in 2022 as part of Ladies of Rage takeover; performing at Focus Wales 2021 & 2022, receiving outstanding audience feedback "Calling it now. TeiFi is the best discovery of the entire weekend for me. If you don't know, check her out now. Yeah, you heard me!” "TeiFi's amazing set, easily the highest highlight of Day 1 for me" Leo Grant 2022 She is currently producing her debut album.
@theteifiverse
Tomos Williams
I am a musician, composer and bandleader. I lead two permanent bands – the Welsh jazz/folk sextet Burum, and the Indo-Welsh fusion outfit Khamira, as well as other outfits. Established in 2015, Khamira is Wales's flagship international cross-cultural collaboration. We have recorded two albums (released in 2017 and 2022), toured Wales three times, India twice and South Korea once. Khamira will be returning to tour India again in December 2024. Our music is a unique amalgamation of Welsh folk, Hindustani Classical Music and jazz. Burum have performed regularly at the Festival Interceltique de Lorient, Brittany (France) and across the UK. I also lead an international project called Cwmwl Tystion, on which I've worked with international stars such as Melvin Gibbs (USA) Nguyên Lê (France), Soweto Kinch and Orphy Robinson (both UK), inviting them to tour Wales performing original, cutting-edge Welsh jazz. I am Chair of the Welsh jazz body Jazz Explorers Cymru set up to promote Welsh jazz within and outside of Wales. I was nominated for an Ivor Novello award for composition in 2022.
Yasmine Latkowski
Composer and performer Yasmine Latkowski has gained recognition for her ability to seamlessly blend diverse cultural influences into her music. She is dedicated to amplifying underrepresented voices, and actively seeks opportunities to collaborate with marginalised communities. Inspired by her dual heritage and the melodies and rhythms of Middle Eastern music, Yasmine has composer numerous production albums and documentary scores, collaborating with session players such as Tim Garside, Joelle Barker, and the Klezmer band She'Koyokh. Her latest albums, including Celtic Pipes ( with bagpiper Tim Eastwood), Suspended in Time, Middle Eastern Spirits, and Insights, showcase Yasmine's versatility and deep understanding of global music. She has featured on platforms such as United Nations, BBC Africa Eye, BBC Panorama, and National Theatre Wales and events including FOCUS Wales, International Eisteddfod and Llangollen Fringe. She also works with ethnic minority community groups through the North Wales Multicultural Hub and contributes to Arts Council of Wales’s work around ethnic diversity. In her new band project Panedeni, Yasmine is teaming up with renowned songwriters Siôn Rickard (Lo-fi Jones) and Ayoub Boukhalfa (Oasis One World Choir, National Theatre Wales) to create an exciting blend of Welsh and Arabic music
Management & support
Amy Morgan
Hi! I'm Amy Morgan. I'm really excited to be working as Project Manager for Tŷ Cerdd and working in partnership with Wales Arts International to support the Welsh delegation at WOMEX. I can be found at the Wales/Cymru stand (part of the UK & Ireland HORIZONS stand). It's my second time at WOMEX and I’m looking forward to supporting our talented Welsh delegation in Manchester.
Antwn Owen-Hicks
I am a freelance Arts Project Manager with 26 years' experience as an Arts Development Officer and Portfolio Manager at the Arts Council of Wales. My work has included a portfolio of music organisations, festivals and presenting venues in Wales, with a particular focus on traditional music. I was involved with the team that delivered WOMEX 13 in Cardiff. Since 2008, I have been the Cymru (Wales) Delegate for Festival Interceltique de Lorient in Brittany, selecting and organising the artists from Cymru each year at the festival. I was a founding member of the Welsh traditional folk band Carreg Lafar, recording four albums and touring Europe and North America. I am currently working with Trac Cymru, managing a community music project as well as supporting artists from Wales at WOMEX 24. I'm also working with Tŷ Cerdd and Trac Cymru on a review of support for traditional music in Wales.
Branwen Dickson
International Development Officer for Wales Arts International (WAI) (part of Arts Council of Wales/ACW), Branwen is lead officer for the Gwrando (Listening) programme, WAI’s theme for the UN Decade of Indigenous Languages. She is also representing WAI’s International Opportunities Fund, through which artists from Wales can gain support for international working; and ACW’s Night Out, which facilitates performances at community venues across Wales.
Cynan Evans
Cynan is an apprentice with the BBC, working alongside the BBC Horizons team and Introducing in the West. A passionate live music lover, he attended both Glastonbury and Green Man festivals this year and can often be found at gigs, always on the lookout for the best new talent.
Danny KilBride
I am Director of Trac Cymru, the national development agency for the traditional music of Cymru / Wales, UK. I have been a musician since birth and did my first gig with my parents at the age of nine. Since then I have worked across the music industry for 50 years performing, touring, programming, managing and advocating for our traditional music. I support emerging artists from Cymru / Wales to reach new markets and develop the professional relationships they need to sustain a career in the music business and as part of Team Cymru – located at the Horizons UK & Ireland space - will be there to introduce our music and musicians to your business. A regular attender at WOMEX, Folk Alliance International, English Folk Expo and Showcase Scotland, I serve on the board of the European Folk Network, and help with the Pan World Indigenous Music Network and the Musicians Union Live Committee. My next solo album will be out in 2024
Deborah Keyser
Deborah is Director of Tŷ Cerdd / Music Centre Wales – who are working in partnership with Wales Arts International to deliver the Wales presence at WOMEX 24. Tŷ Cerdd’s mission is to celebrate and promote the music of Wales – using the slogan “if you’re making music in Wales, it’s Welsh music”. The organisation works across Wales from its base in Cardiff, where it hosts a recording studio, library and two record labels. Deborah is Vice-President of IAMIC (International Association of Music Centres) and former President of ISM (Independent Society of Musicians).
Elina Lee
Elina joined BBC Wales as a Production Apprentice in 2024, working on the Horizons project. Her background is rooted in the charitable arts sector and in work with youth-led art collectives. She is excited to further explore her passion in finding new music, artist development, and production through her role with the BBC.
Eluned Haf
Eluned Haf, the Head of International at the Arts Council of Wales and Host Director for WOMEX ‘13 in Cardiff, is fluent in Welsh. She spearheads Gwrando, a programme in Wales that promotes listening and learning from indigenous languages and wisdom. Eluned’s strong belief in the Well-being of Future Generations Act aligns with Wales’s commitment to the UN Global Goals.
Ifan Davies
Ifan is a radio producer, presenter, and musician who has performed with various bands across Wales. He has presented on BBC Radio, including Radio 1, Radio Cymru, and Radio Wales. Currently, Ifan works as a producer for the BBC's Horizons new music scheme, supporting emerging Welsh talent.
Katie James
I am the contact point for Arts InfoPoint UK – an information point with free and practical resources for international artists visiting and working in the UK and trying to navigate the immigration processes and administration that comes with working across borders. We are part of the On The Move network of mobility information points across Europe and in the USA. We work as a partnership, consisting of Wales Arts International/Arts Council of Wales, Arts Council England, Arts Council Northern Ireland and Creative Scotland. I am Cardiff based.
Nia Medi
Nia Medi is the founder and CEO of Medi Public Relations, specialising in PR for clients in the creative industries, including solo artists, TV production companies, record labels & studios. A former BBC Wales journalist and music presenter, Nia later served as Special Adviser at the Senedd (Welsh parliament), overseeing communications and media. With deep connections across Welsh + UK media outlets, she is skilled at securing press and media coverage. Nia is also a Trustee for National Youth Arts Wales and has led communications for the Cardiff International Lesbian Arts and Film Festival. Passionate about inclusivity, Nia brings her extensive experience in media, politics, music and the arts in general to her PR work. She is looking forward to supporting Wales Arts International during WOMEX 24.
Sarah Jones
Sarah Jones is the Programme Manager of FOCUS Wales international showcase festival. FOCUS Wales is an annual international showcase festival for the Welsh music industry, and takes place in Wrexham each May, placing the industry spotlight firmly on the talent that Wales has to offer the world. FOCUS Wales have also developed an international branch to their work, supporting artists from Wales to export across the globe, with FOCUS Wales showcases to date at many international events, including SXSW, M pour Montreal, BreakOut West, Zandari Festa Korea.
Siwan Dafydd
Siwan is the Digital Communications Officer for Wales Arts International, where she works to promote Welsh arts and culture on a global stage across various projects. Siwan is also a fluent Welsh speaker. Originally from West Wales she now lives and works in Cardiff, Wales’s capital city. Siwan is also the communications officer for Arts InfoPoint UK, the UK’s artist mobility information point.
Zélie Flach
As Senior European Officer for Wales Arts International, I develop strategic international partnerships for the arts in Wales, with a specific focus on European projects. We support artist mobility both into and out of Wales and the UK. Along with our sister agencies in Scotland, England and Northern Ireland, we've set up the Arts InfoPoint UK initiative, to provide artists with practical information they need in order to perform and work in the UK, www.artsinfopointuk.com. As a team, we're also working on the Gwrando (Listening) programme as part of the UN Decade of Indigenous Languages. Wales Arts International is the international agency of the Arts Council of Wales, and we were part of the team responsible for hosting and delivering WOMEX 13 in Cardiff. Musicians from Wales can apply to our International Opportunities Fund to support their international work.
