Musical artist
Cerys Hafana is a Welsh musician.
Biography
Hafana is based in Machynlleth, Powys.[1] She was a member of AVANC (Ensemble Gwerin Ieuenctid Cymru (English: The Youth Folk Ensemble of Wales)).[2][3]
In 2022, she released the album Edyf, based on songs found in the National Library of Wales.[4] The album was shortlisted for the 2022-23 Welsh Music Prize[5] and the Welsh-language album of the year.[6] The Guardian named it one of the top ten folk albums of 2022.[7]
She contributed an essay to the 2022 anthology Welsh (Plural).[8] The essay was met with a controversial reception.[9]
Reception
Paul Carr and Robert Smith of the University of South Wales have described Hafana as "one of the most original voices in contemporary Welsh folk music."[10] Jude Rogers of The Guardian has described her as "a master of the Welsh triple harp" who "explores resonances from the past that connect with the modern day."[11]
Discography
Studio albums
Studio EPs
- The Bitter (2024)
- Crwydro (2024)
Singles
- "The Wife of Usher's Well" (2023)
- "Child Owlet" (2024)
References
External links