Bob Delyn a'r Ebillion
Bob Delyn a'r Ebillion (transl. Every Harp and the Pegs)[1] are a folk-rock group from Wales, who sing both in Welsh and Breton.[2]
Bob Delyn a'r Ebillion | |
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| Origin | Wales Brittany |
| Genres | Folk, rock, roots, country, reggae |
| Years active | 1988 - present |
| Labels | Sain Recordiau Bos |
| Website | Bob Delyn on Myspace.com |
| Members | Twm Morys Gorwel Roberts Edwin Humphreys Nikolaz Davalan Clare Jones Rhydwen Mitchell Gwyn Jones Einion Gruffudd |
| Past members | Nolwenn Korbell Hefin Huws |
History
Fronted by former Prifardd (transl. Chief Bard) Twm Morys, Bob Delyn a'r Ebillion are a major figure in the history of Welsh folk revival in the early 1990s.[2] Their music combines an eclectic array of influences and instruments with more traditional Welsh folk and roots sounds.[2]
Their debut album was released in 1990, which was according to Blake (2017) a time "when Welsh – in the arts and in daily life – was at a particularly low ebb."[2] He goes on to state that the band were one of the first to form what was the inception of a new era of Welsh language music, which would lead on to the increased relevance of the language across the country.[2]
One track written by the band, Cân John Williams, is typical of their identity. It speaks of John Williams, a man residing in a valley in the Black Mountains, who was one of one of only five Welsh speakers left.[2]
Another track, Fy Mendith ar y Llwybrau, recalls a trip made by Morus to Canada and his longing for home during the journey.[2]
The group's use of both Welsh and Breton has been praised, in tracks such as Meur a Wech, for showing "both the similarities and the differences between the two ancient Celtic languages."[2]
In 2017 they released their first album in thirteen years, entitled Dal i ‘Redig Dipyn Bach.[3]
Discography
- Sgwarnogod Bach Bob (1990)
- Gedon (1996)
- Gwbade Bach Cochlyd (2003)
- Dore (2004)
- Dal i 'Redig Dipyn Bach (2017)
References
- "Tiny questions with quick answers - continuing thread". SSi Forum. 2019-04-26. Retrieved 2019-09-17.
- Blake, Thomas (2017-10-26). "Bob Delyn a'r Ebillion: Dal i 'Redig Dipyn Bach | Folk Radio". Folk Radio UK - Folk Music Magazine. Retrieved 2019-09-17.
- Editor, Author (2017-09-22). "Bob Delyn a'r Ebillion – first new album for fourteen years". Folking.com. Retrieved 2019-09-17.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)
