Gabriel is a new Welsh-language song by Cardiff-based artist Lily Webbe. The song was originally written in 2025 as part of AffriCerdd, an initiative between Tŷ Cerdd and the National Eisteddfod, which supports musicians of colour to create new music in Welsh. AffriCerdd stems from both organisations’ commitment to engage and support a diverse range of music creators in making work in the Welsh language.
Lily’s influences span a wide spectrum, from old soul, reggae, and R&B, to jazz, hip‑hop, funk, house, garage, and beyond.
As part of AffriCerdd – Tŷ Cerdd’s partnership with the National Eisteddfod, supporting artists of colour to work in Welsh, Lily was mentored throughout the process by leading Welsh artist Eädyth Crawford, who developed Lily’s confidence in writing and performing Welsh lyrics.
AffriCerdd had its genesis in 2021 as an Eisteddfod Amgen project, and has since provided support for several artists of colour in writing new songs in Welsh, including Adjua, Aisha Kigs, Frances Bolley and Asha Jane.
Video credit: Sarah Altaee
Supported by PYST Video Fund x S4C Music Video Fund. Released on Sionci Records.