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Welsh MusicLike many Celtic countries such as Ireland and Scotland, Welsh music is traditionally fashioned in a very folk manner. Known often as the “land of song”, not only is Welsh music traditional, it also boasts a flourishing modern music scene. The music of Wales has always disseminated from the beliefs and history of its people. From its original suppression all the way back in the 18th century, the 1970s saw the revival of the Welsh music industry. There is always a variety of music and vocal styles present in Welsh music, making every song or piece of music different. But traditional Welsh folk music will always favour certain instruments such as the fiddle, flute, whistle, accordion, the triple harp which is unique to Wales, the crwth (bowed lyre), the pibgorn (hornpipe) and the pibau cwd (bagpipes), as well as focus on the harmony and variation, making it diverse from any other type of music. Although it’s not heard much today, traditional Welsh folk music is kept very much alive by its tradition and distinct culture. It is not only traditional folk music that makes up the music scene in Wales today. With an industry supporting several genres and a country promoting two languages, the Welsh music industry has unleashed popular icons that one would easily find in the music charts today. Not forgetting their own identity and culture, various media such as radio and internet, all offer outlets for audiences and fans of Welsh music. Welsh music has deep historical roots which has enabled it to evolve into the thriving music culture it is today. |