Overview

DJ Huw Stephens analyses the highlights of the careers of the most important recording artists that Wales has ever produced, singing in English or Welsh - favourites such as Tom Jones, Shirley Bassey, Dafydd Iwan, Max Boyce, Manic Street Preachers, Super Furry Animals, Adwaith and Kelly Lee Owens. -- Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru

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9781912631476

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“Huw has really dug in here, cracking open the wide and wonderful world of Welsh popular music. His research and knowledge is impeccable, coming up with a fun and informative read for everyone to enjoy.” – SIR TOM JONES; “A superb way of tripping to the heart of Welsh music.” – CERYS MATTHEWS; “All too often, Welsh music's power, magic and depth is reduced to a few familiar names. By shining its focus on so many genres, styles and individuals, Huw's book is a blazing, brilliant corrective – a proper lightning bolt, showing everyone what Wales is really made of.” – JUDE ROGERS; “Ultimately, this is a book written with passion, skill, dedication and a deep love of Welsh music in all its strange and beautiful variations.” – NICKY WIRE

Huw Stephens will be talking about the book at the Hay Festival on 25th May 2024. -- Publisher: Y Lolfa

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DJ Huw Stephens is well known throughout the UK for his work on BBC radio stations Six Music, Radio 1, Radio Wales and Radio Cymru. He won a BAFTA Cymru award for Best On-Screen Presenter for his Welsh-language music documentary film 'Anorac', and has presented multiple TV programmes for the BBC (including coverage from Glastonbury and Reading & Leeds festivals, and 'The Story of Welsh Art'), Channel 4 and S4C.

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