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The Literature-loving Old Vicars, Ieuan Glan Geirionydd and Alun

As we continue to consider Welsh-language poetry from the nineteenth century, we note first that the opinion of later scholars is generally very negative about it. We thus ask: is most of the period’s poetry sentimental rubbish and dry, overly religious work? We go on to discuss ‘the literature-loving old vicars’, Anglicans who promoted Welsh […]

Pennod 83 – Awdl Eisteddfodol a Phroto-Nofel: Cawrdaf

An Eisteddfodic Awdl and a Proto-Nofel: Cawrdaf In this episode we discuss William Ellis Jones (1795-1848). A native of Abererch in Eifionydd, he took the name of the saint to whom the local church is dedicated – Cawrdaf – as his bardic name. He worked as a printer and an illustrator, but we of course […]

Rhwyd: Cyflwyniad Euros Lewis am ymgyrch Ysgol Cribyn

Rhwyd is a network that supports community initiatives to secure the place of the Welsh language as they carry out community work and economic regeneration. Rhwyd is a joint project between IAITH: the Welsh centre for language planning and Cymunedoli Cyf. It is funded by BCT.

Griff Lynch – Sesiynau Gŵyl Tawe 2026

Menter Iaith Abertawe are excited to share the first of their Gŵyl Tawe 2026 sessions with Griff Lynch shot live from the historic Llewellyn Theatre in the Swansea YMCA building.   Director – Ka Long Tung Camera – Adwitiya Pal Sound – Graham Morse / Eleven Sound Hire

Tŷ Cerdd | Tapestri | 8: LLiFT

LLiFT: It’s good to play music to simply enjoy the act of playing music; discovering new sounds, responding to other musicians and being creative without limitations. LliFT is an inclusive community group giving individuals the opportunity to play or just experience freely improvised ensemble music on a regular basis in north Wales. Enjoy their unique […]

Pennod 81 – ‘Gwybodaeth yn amlhau’: Y Wasg Gyfnodol Gymraeg ar ddechrau’r 19eg Ganrif’

‘Knowledge Increasing’: The Welsh-language Periodical Press at the Start of the Nineteenth Century As we’ve reached the nineteenth century, we begin discussing some of the transformations which effected Welsh-language culture in the period. Industrialization, growth of the population, technological developments, pride in the British empire – all of these factors would condition Welsh-language literature as […]

Tŷ Cerdd | Tapestri | 9: Forget-me-not Chorus, Cardiff South & Vale

Forget-me-not Chorus Cardiff South & Vale: Take a peek at a recent rehearsal and meet a mother and daughter who are committed members of the Cardiff South and Vale group. The Forget-me-not Chorus is a group that supports those living with and alongside dementia, through the power of shared song.   For more information on […]

Tŷ Cerdd | Tapestri | 10: Philomusica Aberystwyth

Philomusica Aberystwyth: Come to the seaside, to meet Aberystwyth’s very own Philomusica, a community symphony orchestra established in 1972. The orchestra is made up of students and local people, who share a love of creating powerful orchestral music.   For more information on the Tapestri project, please visit https://www.tycerdd.org/tapestri-eng

Tŷ Cerdd | Tapestri | 11: Panedeni

Panedeni: How does a musical group fuse Arabic and Welsh? How do Welsh folk dance tunes sound with an Arabic rhythm? Panedeni, a group from Wrexham, are here to reveal what happens at their rehearsals. Panedeni (from the Welsh “Paned” and “Adeni” tea from Yemen) is a group that celebrates multicultural music and expands horizons. […]

Tŷ Cerdd | Tapestri | 12: South Wales Gay Men’s Chorus

South Wales Gay Men’s Chorus: Do you sometimes feel tired after a long day? Members of this vibrant and inclusive choir based in Cardiff completely understand. Their advice? Come together with other people who love to sing and enjoy performing energetic, lively and joy-filled songs.   For more information on the Tapestri project, please visit […]

Tŷ Cerdd | Tapestri | 13: Dance For Parkinson’s

Dance For Parkinson’s – Llandudno Junction: Music and movement are good for the soul, as this group knows. Take a look at this Dance for Parkinson’s session in Llandudno Junction, presented by Cywaith Dawns. This group meets every week to feel the benefits of creative movement, live harp music and a good chat over tea […]

Tŷ Cerdd | Tapestri | 14: Discover the Song

Canfod y Gân (Discover the Song): Music is a brilliant way of connecting with others and forming a community – as can be seen in Canfod y Gân, a groundbreaking project by William Mathias Music Centre in partnership with Gwynedd Council. This group creates inclusive and collaborative music with a focus on participation, personal expression […]

Tŷ Cerdd | Tapestri | 15: Ffidil Fawr

Ffidil Fawr: This Welsh fiddle weekend celebrates the fiddle tradition in Wales. From beginners to masters of the instrument, Ffidil Fawr brings together over 100 people to learn, share and celebrate the fiddle in Wales.   For more information on the Tapestri project, please visit https://www.tycerdd.org/tapestri-eng

Rhwyd: Cyflwyniad Lowri Jones am Dafarn Y Vale

This presentation was given during the ‘A Pub, a School and Farmers – Working Together in Dyffryn Aeron’ event (29/07/2025).   Rhwyd is a network that supports community initiatives to secure the place of the Welsh language as they carry out community work and economic regeneration.   Rhwyd is a joint project between IAITH: the […]

Mared – Bore Hir (Swansea Fringe 2025)

Menter Iaith Swansea is excited to share the sessions recorded at Tŷ Tawe during the Swansea Fringe Festival.   Mared – Bore Hir (Swansea Fringe 2025)   Guitarist – Ed Allen Shooting and Editing – Sam Stevens (sam.ffoto) and Siôn Teifi Rees(sion.ffoto) Sound – Graham Morse / Eleven Sound Hire

Rhwyd: Cyflwyniad Owen Llywelyn am Weithgor Dyffryn Aeron

This presentation was given during the ‘A Pub, a School and Farmers – Working Together in Dyffryn Aeron’ event (29/07/2025).   Rhwyd is a network that supports community initiatives to secure the place of the Welsh language as they carry out community work and economic regeneration.   Rhwyd is a joint project between IAITH: the […]

Rhwyd: Cyflwyniad Dr Osian Elias am Gadernid Iaith

This presentation was given during the ‘Rhwyd: Planning Meeting’ event (16/01/2026). Rhwyd is a network that supports community initiatives to secure the place of the Welsh language as they carry out community work and economic regeneration. Rhwyd is a joint project between IAITH: the Welsh centre for language planning and Cymunedoli Cyf. It is funded […]

Tokomololo – Deffro (Swansea Fringe 2025)

Menter Iaith Swansea is excited to share the sessions recorded at Tŷ Tawe during the Swansea Fringe Festival. Tokomololo – Deffro Shooting and Editing – Sam Stevens (sam.ffoto) and Siôn Teifi Rees(sion.ffoto) Sound – Graham Morse / Eleven Sound Hire

Sut i Ddarllen: Series Two

More interesting conversations about books and reading with Francesca Scarrillo. The new series will be available soon on Am.  

Bard of Liberty and Arch-Forger: Iolo Morganwg

In this episode we look at one of the most enigmatic characters of the Welsh literary tradtion (and perhaps one of the most enigmatic characters of all of Welsh history), Edward Williams or Iolo Morganwg (1747-1826). We consider his political radicalism and connect it to some of his original poems. We pay tribute to his […]

Małgola, No – Pethau Bach (Swansea Fringe 2025)

Menter Iaith Swansea is excited to share the sessions recorded at Tŷ Tawe during the Swansea Fringe Festival.   Małgola, No – Pethau Bach   Shooting and Editing – Sam Stevens (sam.ffoto) and Siôn Teifi Rees(sion.ffoto) Sound – Graham Morse / Eleven Sound Hire

Rhys Dafis – Mynwent y Garn (Swansea Fringe 2025)

Menter Iaith Abertawe are excited to share the first of their session tracks recorded at The Swansea Fringe   Rhys Dafis – Mynwent y Garn   Shooting and Editing – Sam Stevens (sam.ffoto) and Siôn Teifi Rees(sion.ffoto) Sound – Graham Morse / Eleven Sound Hire

Pennod 78 – Jac Glan-y-Gors

In this episode we have fun discussing John Jones (1766-1821), a multi-faceted character who is better known today as Jac Glan-y-Gors. Originally from Cerrigydrudion, Denbighshire, Jac spent most of his life in London. He became the manager and perhaps the owner of several pubs in the city and he played a big part in two […]

Pennod 76 – Angharad James

Mentioning the connections between Angharad James and Marged Dafydd allows us to consider the fact that it is only during the past decades that Welsh academia has started giving women’s poetry the attention it deserves. We concentrate then on the work of Angharad James (1677- 1749), a multitalented Welsh woman from the Nantlle Valley who […]

Raaarrr

This content is in Welsh only     Here is a reading list of the volumes discussed in the chapter:   Strange weather in Tokyo – Hiromi Kawakami Anfarwol – Rebecca Roberts Raaarrr – Rolant Tomos Mor Hapus – Gwenllian Elis Marw Chwerthin – gol. Susan Roberts Nodiadlyfr Bach y Wawr – Najwan Darwish (cyfieithwyd […]

Pennod 74 – Hiraeth am Fôn: Goronwy Owen

Hiraeth for Anglesey: Goronwy OwenRichard Wyn Jones receives more of his native region’s literary history in this episode as we discuss, Goronwy Owen, Anglesey’s most famous poet. We suggest that the literary ideals of the Morris circle are seen most clearly in the poetry of ‘Dark-haired Goronwy’, for his mastery of the strict metres realized […]

Pennod 73 – Morrisiaid Môn

The Morris Brothers of Anglesey Seeing as he’s from Anglesey, Richard Wyn Jones exclaims at the start of this episode that he didn’t hear so much as ‘a single syllable’ about these literary-minded Brothers from the Island when he was in school. This is an opportunity to correct that lack, as we discuss the four […]

A Fool without Bounds: The Anterliwt (part 3)

In this episode you’ll get an opportunity to meet Gwagsaw [‘Frivolous One’], Syr Caswir [‘Sir Harsh Truth’], Ffowcyn Gnuchlyd [‘Fucking Foulke’] and other fools from the anterliwtiau. As we examine the role of the fool, we note that he has many functions in a traditional anterliwt. First of all, he begins the play with his […]

Sgwennu 5 Mil O Eiriau Y Diwrnod

One of the crew has been busy writing 5 thousand words a day, while the rest have been busy reading loads of books, with the occasional Japanese book.   Lots of laughs, a few controversial things, some intense conversations, and a bit of editing to keep Aled busy!   Here is a reading list of […]

Pennod 70 – ‘Dynion dawnus yn dilyn chw’ryddiaeth’: Yr Anterliwt (rhan 2)

We concentrate in this episode on the actors who performed in anterliwtiau, examining a number of different literary texts which throw light on their work and their identity.   Like a theatre company today, an anterliwt company in the eighteenth century travelled from place to place and staged performances in different communities. The evidence shows […]

Pennod 69 – Maswedd a Moeswers: Yr Anterliwt ( rhan 1)

Dirty Jokes and Moral Lessons: The Anterliwt (part 1) This is the first in a series of episodes which examine various aspects of the anterliwt tradition. Jerry Hunter has just finished writing a book about the subject and “is on fire to discuss this stuff”, as his co-presented says, and by the end of this […]

PODCAST: In The Spotlight with Gruffydd Owen (Libertino)

Black and white photo of a man in a hat standing against a brick wall

For the latest In the Spotlight podcast, Bill Cummings is joined by Gruffydd Owen: who is the owner and label manager at Libertino. They discuss Swigod, the new compilation celebrating a decade of Libertino, the founding of the label, and the key compilations, including releases on Ankst that shaped Gruff’s formative music taste. Listen below. They also talk about the […]

Pennod 68 – Baledi’r Ddeunawfed Ganrif

In this episode you’ll get an introduction to the ballads of the eighteenth century, one of the most popular Welsh-language literary forms of the period. Indeed, considering the high number of them which have survived, it’s possible to argue that the ballad was the most popular form of the eighteenth century. After wrestling a little […]

Artist of the Month: Frances Bolley

Frances Abigail Bolley sits on a seaside cliff holding a guitar

Our Artist of the Month is Frances Bolley! A Multi-Instrumental Musician and Performer, Frances has an incredible range of work from her solo practice, to playing bass for Adjua and lead guitar for Fenix, to composition based work, music production, community focussed arts, and even more. Frances also recently released ‘i siarad’, a Welsh-language song […]

Pennod 65 – ‘Pererin Wyf’: Williams Pantycelyn (rhan 2)

‘I am a Pilgrim’: Williams Pantycelyn (2) We dive a little deeper into Pantycelyn’s hymns in this episode, concentrating on one theme. After discussing the popular hymn beginning ‘Pererin wyf mewn anial dir’ (‘I am a pilgrim in a desert’), we note that that was neither the only time nor the first time that Williams […]

Pennod 64 – ‘Williams biau’r Emyn’

‘The Hymn Belongs to Williams’ In this episode we begin discussing the Welsh Methodist movement’s chief poet, William Williams, Pantycelyn (1717-1791). Although we summarize some of the history of his life (including his conversion), we take more time in stressing the significance of his literary work as we agree with those we see Pantycelyn’s early […]

Sesiwn Gŵyl Tawe – HMS Morris

Menter Iaith Abertawe are launching a series of live sessions for Gŵyl Tawe, featuring artists from the festival at various locations around Swansea. Session 2 – HMS Morris from Kardomah