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“A touch of Celtic magic…Hauntingly beautiful”

~ The Western Mail

 

“This is a superb mixture of the traditional and contemporary, her harp-playing perfectly matching a gorgeous voice.”

~ Frank Hennessey, Radio Wales

 

“Her English lyrics have a timelessness about them…and her finest music is of an

exquisitely personal nature. ‘Ffiniau’ is a remarkably clear debut”

~ RnR Magazine

 

“There is something of Kate Bush’s ‘Aerial’ in this… the beauty of Bethan Nia’s writing

and performances on this album is undeniable” 

~ Buzz Magazine

 

"What Bethan Nia is doing with Welsh music is similar to the impact Moya Brennan had on

Gaelic song in the 1980s…mesmerising"

~ Irish Music Magazine

 

“Just listen to those arrangements… truly magical in its fragile femininity”

~ Folk Wales

Biogs

Short (45)

Flowing from the magical valleys of De Cymru, award-winning Welsh artist Bethan Nia combines the best of traditional and original folk music and song. Planted firmly in her Celtic roots, Bethan pairs ethereal vocals and harp to create a contemporary spin on her ancient heritage.

Long (109)

With her harp and ethereal vocals, Bethan Nia creates lush, dynamic melodies with crisp production aesthetics. Combining earthy Welsh folk songs with her own song writing and ornate arrangements, she creates a unique sound and essence of 'ansawdd' (quality) that fans from all over the world have recognised. Bethan is a winner of the coveted Danny Kyle award at Celtic Connections, and has played many other prestigious festivals including Festival Interceltique de Lorient and Glastonbury Festival. She has recently played at the British Embassy in Paris to celebrate St David’s Day, and continues to develop new works behind the scenes after the success of her 2021 bilingual album "Ffiniau".

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Solo Acoustic

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Solo Electric

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Duo Electric

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