Performer Name: Pedair (Meinir Gwilym, Gwyneth Glyn, Gwenan Gibbard, Sian James)
Show Name: Pedair
Show Description
Pedair, feminine form of 'pedwar' ('four' in Welsh) draws on the talents of four of Wales' most prominent and award-winning folk artists: Gwenan Gibbard, Gwyneth Glyn, Meinir Gwilym and Siân James. Groundbreaking international artists in their own right, all four thrive on collaboration and the thrill of live performance. Together they bring to life traditional material with new arrangements on harps, guitars, piano and accordion. Their live performances have captured the imaginations and hearts of audiences with their sweeping harmonies, fresh interpretations of the Welsh folk tradition, and intimacy of songwriting.
Pedair draws on the talents of four of Wales' most prominent folk artists: Gwenan Gibbard, Gwyneth Glyn, Meinir Gwilym and Siân James. Groundbreaking international artists, they thrive on collaboration and the thrill of live performance. With harps, guitars, piano and accordion, their music has captured the hearts of audiences with their sweeping harmonies, fresh interpretations of the Welsh folk tradition, and intimacy of songwriting. Their first recordings, having emerged during lockdown, gained instant popularity. With their much-anticipated debut album set for release by Sain in 2022, Pedair's creative synergy is only beginning to reach its full potential.