Dan y Cownter 3 launches May 29
Date Posted: 29th May 2008
From May 29th, 2008 anyone wanting to find out more about the Welsh language music scene can do so free of charge with the the click of a mouse....
Dan y Cownter 3 is a free download that includes ten tracks from ten very different Welsh acts – there’s something for all tastes at www.danycownter.com.
Now in its third year, the Day Y Cownter Project is a partnership between the Welsh Language Board and Welsh Music Foundation. The download site aims to introduce more young people to the very vibrant Welsh language music scene in a way that they are used to finding out about music – through the internet.
The tracks featured were chosen by the Radio 1 and Radio Cymru DJ Huw Stephens and youth groups from all around Wales.
Huw Stephens said: “Once again, Dan y Cownter is an exciting collection that reflects some of the most talented and busy musicians from the scene in Wales. I’m sure that lots of people will enjoy these songs, and I hope that they will create an impression on many new fans”
Dan y Cownter 3 includes tracks from Derwyddon Dr Gonzo, Cate Le Bon, MC Mabon, Messner, Mr Huw, Eitha Tal Ffranco, Fflur Dafydd, Mattoidz, Wrightoid and Y Diwygiad, and offers a wide variety of music – from acoustic, jazz, indie, rock and hip-hop. The website also includes a huge amount of information on all aspects of the Welsh language music scene.
To celebrate the website going live on 29 May, Y Diwygiad, one of the bands included in the download, will perform on the Welsh Language Board’s stand in the Urdd Eisteddfod, Conwy at 2.00pm. Another act, Messner, will appear at 2.00pm the following day.
Dan y Cownter fever will continue throughout the summer with featured acts also performing Royal Welsh and National Eisteddfod.
