Islais A Genir

Name: Islais A Genir
Brand: VRi
SKU: BENDI10
Price: 10.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Cat No: BENDI10

Release Date: 25 November 2022

Packaging Type: Digipak

No of Units: 1

Barcode: 5065002172204

Description
Islais A Genir is the second album from Welsh Trio VRi; 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, its 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.
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