Celebrating a decade of Welsh Language Music Day with BBC Cymru Wales
From classic hits to brand new tracks, whether you enjoy listening to music in the car, on your smart speaker, or at the gym, you can do so with BBC Cymru Wales on Friday 7 February.
BBC Radio Cymru and BBC Radio Cymru 2
BBC Radio Cymru 2, in partnership with Mentrau Iaith Cymru, has created four energetic Welsh music playlists for gyms across Wales. These "Traciau Dydd Miwsig Cymru" playlists are available to listen to in local gyms and on BBC Sounds.
Myfanwy Jones, Director of Mentrau Iaith Cymru, said: 'We are very proud of our partnership with BBC Radio Cymru 2. This campaign is a great opportunity to bring Welsh music into everyday activities, celebrate our cultural heritage in a fun and engaging way, and reach a wider audience.'
Huw Stephens' Radio Cymru Programme, BBC Sounds
To celebrate a decade of Welsh Language Music Day, Huw Stephens will be joined by four prominent figures from the Welsh music scene: rapper and BBC Radio Cymru 2 presenter, Dom James; Katie Hall, lead singer of Chroma; Heledd Watkins from HMS Morris; and Kev Tame, label manager and music event organizer.
They will reflect on the past 10 years of Welsh music, sharing stories and personal highlights, and discuss the future of the industry.
This programme was made in collaboration with BBC Radio Cymru, BBC Gorwelion, and Lŵp.
Radio Wales
BBC Radio Wales DJ and presenter, Molly Palmer, will appear on several Radio Wales programmes throughout the day, discussing her favourite Welsh songs and artists.
She'll kick off on Radio Wales Breakfast, then join Robin Morgan, and wrap up with Eleri Siôn on her show.
BBC Introducing with Adam Walton, Saturday, February 8th, 10 pm – 1 am
Discover the music of Adwaith on Adam Walton's Saturday night show. He'll be chatting with the west Wales punk trio and playing tracks from their latest album, plus a playlist of music that inspired their sound.
"This is a day for celebration," says Rhuanedd Richards, Director of BBC Cymru Wales.
"Wales is brimming with talented artists and musicians, and BBC Cymru Wales is incredibly proud to support them through initiatives like BBC Horizons, and by providing platforms for their voices to be heard on our radio stations as well as on television. We'll be broadcasting special content with something for everyone across multiple BBC Cymru Wales platforms to celebrate Welsh Language Music Day. Tune in!"
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