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The First Annual St Davids Day Celebration!

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Join us! March First!

For the "1st annual Celebration of St. Davids Day!" on IRFT

When we will be streaming Welsh music for the entire day

Starting at 6 p.m. Pacific standard time, February 29th, and running until Midnight, Pacific standard time, march 1st!

Here is a little history on Dewi Sant - St Davids Day

Below this brief history of the holiday, are the artists that will be participating this year!

The significance of St David's Day:
For centuries the first of March has been a national festival in Wales. St David was recognized as a national patron saint a very long time ago, at the height of Welsh resistance to the Normans. In our time, on this one day, everyone and anyone with a connection to Wales remembers their Welsh origins and connections. In 2003 in the United States, St David's Day was recognized officially as the national day of the Welsh, and on the 1st of March the Empire State Building was floodlit in the national colours, red, green and white. It is invariably celebrated by Welsh societies throughout the world with dinners, parties, recitals and concerts. On this day many people wear (where they can find them!) a daffodil, traditionally Wales's national flower.

St David's Day unites Welsh people worldwide in a celebration of their shared identity.

Above politics and petty differences, St David is a peerless, noble figurehead for the Welsh nation, a unifying and benevolent symbol in a dangerous and greedy world. In the Armes Prydain, an epic written more than a thousand years ago, the poet prophesied that in the future, when all might seem lost to us, the Cymry would unite to follow David as their leader: 'A lluman glân Dewi a ddyrchafant' 'And they will raise the pure banner of Dewi' .

Who was St David?
Dewi Sant - St David was born towards the end of the fifth century, less than a hundred years after the last Roman legions had marched out of Wales. He was the son of Sant a scion of the royal house of Ceredigion, his mother was Non, daughter of Cynyr of Caio, remembered by numerous churches and holy wells in Wales, Cornwall and Brittany. Educated at Henfynyw (Old Menevia) in Ceredigion, where he 'learned the alphabet, the psalms, the lessons for the whole year, the Masses and the Synaxis', he founded a Celtic monastic community at Glyn Rhosin (The Vale of Roses) on the western headland of Sir Benfro, at the spot where St Davids Cathedral stands today. The spot may well have been the site of a very early religious community, for it is also associated with St Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, who, having been born in south Wales, is said to have spent some time at Glyn Rhosyn before embarking for Ireland from Porth Mawr nearby.

David's fame as a teacher and ascetic spread throughout the Celtic world.

He earned the curious nickname Dewi Ddyfrwr - David the Waterman - no doubt reflecting the harsh bread-and-water regime of Celtic monks. Many traditions and legends are associated with him. When he rose to address to a great crowd at a synod at Llanddewi Brefi in Ceredigion, the ground rose under his feet forming a little hill so that all could hear him speak. Again, a golden-beaked dove is said to have landed on his shoulder as a symbol of his holiness.

His foundation at Glyn Rhosin became one of the most important shrines of the Christian world, and the most important centre in Wales. Roads and tracks from all over the nation led to it and in the Middle Ages two pilgrimages to Menevia was equal to one to Rome (Dos i Rufain unwaith ac i Fynyw ddwywaith). Over fifty churches and innumerable holy wells were dedicated to him in Wales alone.

The religious centre of St Davids thus became a focus for the religious aspirations of the Welsh nation and as Gerallt Cymro (Giraldus Cambrensis) relates: 'The Bishopric of St Davids became .....a symbol of the independence of Wales...and that is why David himself was exalted into a Patron Saint of Wales.' St Davids has for more than a millennium been the spiritual heart of our nation and the focus of its ideals.

The date of Dewi Sant's death is recorded as 1st March, but the year is uncertain - possibly 588. As his tearful monks prepared for his death St David uttered these words: 'Brothers be ye constant. The yoke which with single mind ye have taken, bear ye to the end; and whatsoever ye have seen with me and heard, keep and fulfil' and as he died 'Lords, brothers and sisters, be cheerful, keep the faith, and do those little things which ye have seen me do and heard me say.'

Dewi Sant, was incidentally, the only patron saint of the four chief nations of these islands to have been born in the land which adopted him.

Traditions:
Children take part in school concerts or eisteddfodau, with recitation and singing being the main activities. Formerly, a half-day holiday was afforded to school children. Officially this custom does not continue, although the practice can vary on a school-to-school basis.

Many Welsh people wear one or both of the national emblems of Wales on their lapel to celebrate Saint David: the daffodil (a generic Welsh symbol which is in season during March) or the leek (Saint David's personal symbol) on this day. The association between leeks and daffodils is strengthened by the fact that they have similar names in Welsh, Cenhinen (leek) and Cenhinen Bedr (daffodil, literally "Peter's leek").

Males usually wear leeks whilst girls wear daffodils. The younger girls usually wear their Welsh costumes to school. This costume consists of a long woollen skirt, white blouse, woollen shawl and a Welsh hat.

The Flag of Saint David is most commonly seen flying on Saint David's Day.

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2008 Dewi Sant - St. Davids Day Artists!

Also Appearing!	Also Appearing!	Also Appearing!
Cor Glannau'r Gwendraeth	Carraig Aonair	David Griffiths
Jimi Alexander and the Satellites	The Brynhyfryd Road Folk Arkestra	Alison Clash
60 Ft Dolls	Give Me Memphis	The Burlington Welsh Male Chorus
Charlotte Creig	Kelly Hogan and the PVC	Jon Langford and the Pine Valley Cosmonauts
Jonny Langford	BOB	Drymbago
Plant Duw	Neil Browning	Meg Browning
Pat Smith	Mick Tems	Boz Boswell
Guto Dafis	Nick Passmore	John Kirkpatrick
Tudor Huw Jones	Huw Smith	John Morgan
Keith Donald	Bedwyr Morgan	Linda Healy
Cass Meurig	Tudor Morgan	Dónal Lunny
Rag Foundation	John Morgan	Llio Rhydderch and Elin Wyn Jones
Ceri Rhys Mathethews and Jonathan Shorland	Pigyn Clust	Kilbride
Llio Rhydderch	Julie Murphy and Dylan Fowler	Boys From The Hill

Click on the Artists link below to be directed to thier home page

Artist	Location	Genre	Style	Start Date	Label
Sophie Taylor-Moore	Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom	Acoustic/Blues/Folk Rock	Chocolate, with a hint of Claret, but I like to think that if beauty could be a voice, hers would be the standard	2006	unknown
Karl Morgan	Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom	New Wave/Power Pop/Rock	Modern day "Kinks" meets "Jellyfish Power Pop"	2005	none
The Storys	Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom	Acoustic/Country/Rock	The Eagles...If they had written vocal harmony murder ballads with a Welsh Twist!	2003	Hall Recordings(Indie)
Lleuwen Steffan	Cymru/London, United Kingdom	Other/Jazz/Other	"Chris May" of allaboutjaz.com said it best "A Voice of Archetypal Welsh beauty-simultaneaously Heavenly and Earthy..."	unknown	unknown
Acoustique	Wales, United Kingdom	Jazz/Soul	Vocal Jazz, in Welsh	unknown	Sain(Indie)
The Djangos	Wrexham, North Wales, United Kingdom	Indie/Experimental	Think folk, ska, and a long list of other genres that they switch between	2005	none
Something Personal	Llanrug, North Wales, United Kingdom	Indie/Rock/Pop	Melodic, Upbeat, Indie rock/pop	1997	Indie
Siobhán Owen	Adalaide, Australia	Celtic/Folk/Welsh Traditional	Born in North Wales to a Welsh Father and an Irish Mother, 14 year old Siobhán Owen is already an accomplished young singer! This young womans voice will blow you away!	unknown	none
The Dirty Words	Cymru, Wales, United Kingdom	Rock/Alternative/Punk	Ever since the "Pogues" I have been a fan of Celtic Punk, this will not dissapoint! Even in Welsh (Which I cannot speak hahaha) I am enjoying the tracks these lads sent along!	unknown	none
Catrin Hâf	Llanfairfechen, Wales, United Kingdom	Country/Pop	All original material, this young lady has a beautiful voice!. We are featuring the debut CD "Deffro" which is all in Welsh	early 1970's	Nicmar Music(Indie)
Gareth Roberts Quintet	Caerdydd, Cardiff, United Kingdom	Jazz/Latin/Funk	Jazz Services Promoter's Choice award winner of 2008, take a listen, and you will know why! these folks are FANTASTIC!	first CD recorded in 2006	Own label(Indie)
The Hot Puppies	United Kingdom	Glam/Pop/Country	Start with the sound of Gwen Stefani, combine with equal parts "The Slits" and "Blondie" and you are starting to get close. VERY good modern music! Becky Newman blows us away!	unknown	Indie
Telyneg	Wales, United Kingdom	Celtic/Other/Folk	21st Century Celtic Music	early 1970's	Nicmar Music(Indie)
Rob Marks	Llanelli, Wales, United Kingdom	Other/Jazz/Celtic	Not just a single performer, but an entire Orchestra! VERY soothing, close your eyes and imagine with this music	unknown	Marks Music Media(Indie)
Laying Jade	NewQuay, Wales, United Kingdom	Alternative/Rock/Grunge	These 3 gentlemen will ROCK your socks off!	unknown	none
The Fron Male Voice Choir	Llangollen, Wales, United Kingdom	Choir	Performing traditional and Modern songs, this choir is a "Must hear" for anyone that enjoys music.	1947	Universal(Universal Classic and Jazz)
Pippa Rogers	Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom	Indie/Acoustic/Pop	All songs are performed in English. Pippa has an incredible voice that is truely a joy to listen to. The music is modern pop/rock, the vocals are clean and strong, music like this makes me want to start another radio station!	2004	unsigned
Hogia'r Bonc	Bethesda, North Wales, United Kingdom	Traditional	traditional and popular Welsh songs	unknown	unknown
Brythonwen	Brooklyn, New York, United States	Celtic/Indie/Experimental	Dead Can Dance, Loreena McKennitt, Enya; But with an edgey quality of its own	unknown	Pagan Place Records(Indie)
Sianed Jones	Wales, United Kingdom	World/Contemporary	When Sianed Jones decided to see the world, she brought it back with her in the form of Music. This woman is the dictionary example of "World Beat" Not only a composer, but a teacher as well!	unknown	Indie
Angharad Evans	Wales, United Kingdom	Classical/Folk/Other	An accomplished triple Harpist, Angharad has been playing since the age of 8. She attended Cardiff University, where she studies with Ann Griffiths. This music is so soothing, I dare anyone to have stress after 5 minutes of listening to it!	1986	Unsigned(Indie)
Here Be Dragons	Wales, United Kingdom	Folk Rock/Folk/Roots Music	The Pogues, Seven Nations, The Modena City Ramblers, Young Dubliners, Celtas Cortas, Oysterband, Levellers, The Men They Couldn't Hang, Gwerinos, Mabon	unknown	Silver Wolf(Indie)
David Llewellyn	Nashville, Tennessee, United States	Acoustic/Folk/Celtic	The Welsh, it is said, have great voices – David proves it. Original songs of Wales and more . . .	unknown	Dabhand Records(Indie)
Siant Y Ddraig	Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States	Celtic/Alternative/Trance	-	unknown	None
Hwyl!	Carrboro, North Carolina, United States	Alternative/Celtic/Rock	Nothing you've heard before	unknown	Sessions in Mid Earth(Indie)
Côr Meibion Talgarth Male Choir	Talgarth, Wales, United Kingdom	Traditional Choir/Welsh Traditional	-	1969	SainWales
Never Mind the Bocs	Caernarfon, Wales, United Kingdom	Folk/Welsh Traditional	Welsh Traditional, Original material in English, traditional material in Welsh	unknown	Joscyn Records(Indie)
ArLog	Wales, United Kingdom	Folk/Welsh Traditional	Formed in 1976 to represent Wales at a Celtic Festival in Brittany, ArLog went on to become THE Welsh Folk band that has set the standard for all to follow	1976	SainWales
John ac Alun	Tudweiliog, North Wales, United Kingdom	Country	Country music, in Welsh and English, just close your eyes and listen and you will think Nashville changed its native language!	unknown	SainWales
Robin Huw Bowen	Wales, United Kingdom	Traditional Harp	THE premiere player of the Welsh triple harp.	unknown	SainWales
Gwilym Morus	Bangor, United Kingdom	Acoustic/Folk/Alternative	Mellow vocals, great music, an artist that is now one of our favorites! Songs in Welsh and English	unknown	Eilio/Rascal
Gwenan Gibbard	Lyn Peninsula, North West Wales, United Kingdom	Traditional	Welsh Traditional folk songs and music played on the smal celtic harp, with GREAT vocals!	unknown	SainWales
Steve Eaves	Cymru, Wales, United Kingdom	Acoustic/Blues	Bluesy beat with powerful acoustics and vocals!	1983	SainWales
Toreth	Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom	Welsh Traditional Duo	Great vocals, great fiddle, great sound!	2001	Fflach:Tradd
Dan Amor	Penmachno, Dyffryn Conwy, Wales, United Kingdom	Alternative/Experimental/Acoustic	Very clean vocals, upbeat melodies, This music can be enjoyed ANYWHERE!	unknown	Cae Gwyn Records
Dafydd Iwan	Wales, United Kingdom	We are featuring selections from the CD "Man Gwyn"	Done in what Americans would consider a "Story teller" fashion, these are an incredible collection of songs originally compsed for Tonfedd-Eryri TV programmes for SC4 on Patagonia, North America, and Corsica.	unknown	Sain
Elin Fflur	Llanfairpwll, Angelsey, United Kingdom	Pop, in Welsh and English	A beautiful example of the Welsh laguage in modern music. This is a VERY talented young woman!	2002	Sain
Stonecraft	Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom	Roots Music/Celtic/Acoustic	A sound all their own, another GREAT group and"must have" for the CD collection	unknown	None
The Subterraneans(email)	South Wales, United Kingdom	Blues/Rock/Acoustic	Nice mellow sound, Great everyday listening music	unknown	None
Red Eyed Fly	South Wales, United Kingdom	Blues/Alternative/Other	Blues! Great Blues! This is a REALLY good sound folks!	2007	None
Moch Pryderi(Pryderi's Pigs)	Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States	Celtic/Folk	Playing the music of Wales, Brittany, Ireland, Scotland, Turkey, and the American Appalachians!	1998	None
Rhys Meirion	Wales, United Kingdom	Opera	Tenor	unknown	Sain
Gwyn Hughes Jones	Wales, United Kingdom	Opera	Tenor	unknown	Sain
Leah-Marian Jones	Wales, United Kingdom	Opera	Mezzo Soprano	unknown	Sain
Shân Cothi	Wales, United Kingdom	Opera	Wales Leading Soprano	unknown	Sain
Kentucky AFC	Wales, United Kingdom	Punk/Rock	The Ramones, in Texas	2001	Recordiau Boobytrap Records
Wyrligigs	Wales, United Kingdom	Punk (in Welsh)	Early Ramones, only better!	2004	ciwdod
Yucatan	Cwm Llwm, Antarctica	Alternative	-	unknown	mwncimaws+slacyr
The Bard of Ely	Playa de San Marcos, Icod de Los Vinos, Spain	Acoustic/Alternative/Folk Rock	Neil Young, John Lennon, Bob Dylan, REM, Robyn Hitchcock, Syd Barretr, Roy Harper, The Stones, Nirvana	unknown	None
Howl Griff	Aberystwth, Wales, United Kingdom	Alternative/Folk Rock/Psychadelic	Howl Griff	unknown	Dockrad(Indie)
Triban	Aberystwth, Wales, United Kingdom	Folk/Acoustic	Take a listen!	unknown	Clictracs(Indie)
Celtish	Soth West United Kingdom	Folk/Acoustic/Folk Rock	An explosive mixture of Celtic music, combined with a hauntingly beautiful voice	unknown	none
Ffynnon	South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom	Folk	Ffynnon are a four-piece band from South Wales who play traditional music with jazzy and bluesy inflections	unknown	Taith Records
She's Got Spies	Cardiff/Caerdydd, Cymru, United Kingdom	Indie/ Pop/ Melodramatic Popular Song	Beth Bynnag	November, 2006	none
Oceans Apart	El Mirage, Arizona, United States	Celtic/Folk/Folk Rock	Songs and instrumentals drawn from the inexhaustible wellsprings of Ireland, Wales, and North America	unknown	none
Carreg Lafar	Wales, United Kingdom	Folk/Acoustic/Roots Music	Traditional Welsh group with an incredible sound!	unknown	Sain Records
Jim Rowlands	Bretagne, France	Celtic/Acoustic/Progressive	Welsh musician that tours throghout and is based in France(bringing the sounds of Wales to the heathens)	unknown	autoprod (Indie)
Cakehole Presley	Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom	Acoustic/Experimental/Folk Rock	Modern group with a sound all its own, great vocals and melodies	unknown	none
Amy Wadge	Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom	Acoustic/Country/Folk	A sultry voice, accompanied by incredible music, contemporary sound	unknown	Manhaton Records
Ghost of a Dog	Monmouth, Wales, United Kingdom	Acoutic/Americana/Folk	Snuggling up to a warm duvet on a winters night	2006	Airheat Records (Indie)
Rhian Mostyn	Llanfairechan, Wales, United Kingdom	Rock/Alternative/Breakbeat	Up beat modern music, done in Welsh with some English tracks	2001	Recordiau Menai Records (Indie)
The Pluck and Squeeze Band	Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom	Folk/Acoustic/Roots Music	Welsh folk dance music, and anything that takes their fancy really. From W.C. Handy to Quentin Tarrantino	unknown	unsigned
The Shamoncies	Carmarthen, West Wales, United Kingdom	Celtic/Acoustic/Folk Rock	The songs on this first CD reflect the many periods of history in Wales	August, 2006	Cwm Tawel(Indie)
Rob Allen	The South of Wales, United Kingdom	Acoustic/Country/Welsh	Multi-talented Singer songwriter and award winning guitarist	unknown	Made in Wales Music (Indie)
Radio Luxembourg	Wales, United Kingdom	Psychedelic/Indie/Pop	The Beatles, if they were from Wales!	unknown	none
Mike Gulston & Blanche Rowen	Cardiff & Brighton, United Kingdom	Folk/Celtic/Acoustic	Singing French dance songs, Welsh folk songs and traditional English material (sometimes simultaneously)	unknown	unsigned

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