Ffynnon, Celtic Music From Wales - 41m 20s

Tracks & Durations

1. Y Gwydd	2:13
2. Brothen	2:11
3. Y Rhaeadr	2:31
4. Felton Lonnin	2:27
5. Ty Crwn	1:40
6. Goshawk	3:00
7. Pais Dinogad	1:34
8. Cwcw Fach	1:52
9. Beth Yw'r Haf	3:14
10. Dacw Nghariad	2:39
11. Chwaer Mari	3:08
12. Le Petit Cordonier	3:45
13. Llys Ifor Hael	3:49
14. Chwarae	1:51
15. Aros Mae	3:09
16. Galw	2:06

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Review

Irish and Scottish music have permeated American culture to such a degree that certain tunes have become standards ("Auld Lang Syne," "Molly Malone"). But there are four other Celtic nations, and the lesser-known folk traditions of Cornwall, Isle of Man, Brittany, and Wales are equally exciting. Ffynnon (pronounced "FUN-on") are a Welsh neo-folk group that performs tunes from several homelands in the original languages. Instrumental accompaniment is usually centered on acoustic piano, not unlike the stately fiddle combos of Cape Breton, while the prominently placed six-string bass lines recall the early Clannad. Singer Lynne Denman has a cool, untroubled mezzo-soprano, and her jazzy phrasing mines unexpected dimensions and undercurrents from the simplest melodies. Highlights include "Felton Lonnin," wherein a mother anxiously awaits the return of her son at nightfall, and "Pais Dinograd," a nursery-rhyme counting lullaby, but each of the 16 songs has a lot to offer. --Christina Roden

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