Cwmwl Tystion is a suite of music, composed by Tomos Williams, which celebrates and questions the idea of Welshness. It was recorded live at Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea and Café OTO, London in June 2019, in performances given by a specially formed group of Welsh musicians.
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On this CD, recorded Live at Cafe OTO, the band perform a newly composed Suite incorporating elements of jazz, the avant-garde, improvisation and Welsh folk music. The name 'Cwmwl Tystion' is derived from a poem by the great Welsh poet Waldo Williams - the music "bares witness" to these complex and difficult times. This was the first time Huw Warren (Quercus) and Rhodri Davies (Hen Ogledd), both leaders in their field and musicians of international reputation, performed together, while Mark O'Connor, Huw V Williams and Francesca Simmons all bring unique contributions to the project.
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Tomos Williams - trumpet
Huw Warren – piano
Rhodri Davies – harp, electronics
Francesca Simmons – violin, saw
Huw V Williams – bass
Mark O'Connor – drums
Tracklist:
1. Mynyddoedd Cymru
2. Glyn Tawe
3. Paul Robeson ac Eisteddfod y Glowyr 1957
4. Llyfrau Gleision 1847
5. Pa Beth yw Cenedl?
6. Tryweryn 1965
7. Pa Beth yw Dyn?
