It's not just folk sounds that Welsh artists have been experimenting with: traditional country music has also been adapted and updated. But it's not just folk sounds that Welsh artists have been ...

"When they make music together, they sing their songs not ... and then adapted to melodies derived in large part from Welsh folk tunes. Earlier tunes were sung in usison, but by the mid-19th ...

Owen Shiers, known as 'Cynefin', will be performing his album Shimli at Small World on Saturday, March 8. The album, a follow-up to critically acclaimed debut Dilyn Afon, is inspired by the now ...

Two renowned Welsh artists, Gareth Bonello and Mari Mathias, are set to grace the stage at the Hornbill Festival 2024, one of India's largest and most celebrated music and cultural events.

Music campaign group CV Folk is staging two of its ‘Folk Freshers’ workshops on Saturday (March 1). The morning event starts ...

As part of a world tour hit folk rock band Mumford & Sons have announced a Welsh date. They are going on a huge 19-date arena ...

St Davids Cathedral is set to host one of Calan's last performances. The Welsh folk group, known for its unique blend of traditional and modern sounds, will perform at the cathedral on St David’s Day.

A tradition stretching back to genre pioneers like 1973's pagan freakout The Wicker Man, British folk horror can be bonkers ... find into grating avant-garde "music" and playing it back to ...

What are these? All the latest folk highlights, news and reviews on BBC Music. Get all the lowdown on some of Wales' key festivals and events. A-Z of Welsh language artists with biogs, sessions ...