'islais a genir' is the second album from Welsh Trio VRÃ¯; Jordan Price Williams (cello, voice), Aneirin Jones (violin, voice) and Patrick Rimes (viola, violin, voice); three young men from deepest, darkest chapel-going Wales who have mined the cultural upheaval of past centuries and drawn inspiration from the incredible story of a time when Wales' traditional music and dance was suppressed by Methodist chapels, and, earlier, it's language by the Act of Union. As audio archaeologists, VRÃ¯ have unearthed long-lost nuggets that shed new light on a vibrant folk tradition that harnesses the raw energy of the fiddle with the finesse of the violin, the beauty of chamber music with the joy and hedonism of a pub session. Their songs, sung with powerful vocal harmonies, tell stories of the people who struggled 200 years ago, just as many struggle today. It's a wonderful and unique soundscape that connects across the centuries to give us a sense of belonging, of community, and a magical feeling of weightlessness and uplifting freedom.

Tracklist:

Y Gaseg Felen
Aberhonddu
Y Gaseg Ddu
Yr Ehedydd
Glanhafren
Cainc Sain Tathan
March Glas
Glan Meddwdod Mwyn
Y Cap O Las Fawr
Y Foel Fynydda
Gwenno
Eiri
Canu'r Canrifoedd
Brithi I'r Buarth
Briallu Mair

UPC: 5065002172204
Label: Bendigedig
Release Date: 10.28.22
Format: CD

VRï - Islais A Genir (CD)