Various Artists - Best of Welsh FolkThe folk music tradition in Wales is among the richest in the world; centuries old, it is as vibrant today as it has ever been. This collection highlights the best of the current folk scene from 'the land of song.' The artists featured on this release are renowned for their folk performances. Lleuwen is known to combine acoustic, folk and jazz influences to create her own unique sound. Now living in Brittany, she performs in both Welsh and Breton.

Richard Bedford

the quartet has chosen to perform alongside three exceptional artists

familiar rock'n'roll morph it's way into power pop

"Italian Polizia" car chase electronica

It's a feast of classic doowop from a label which was at the heart of the genre

moves along at a pace few conductors would have employed fifty years ago

he learnt his skills from his father Giacomo

Orchestra/Ensemble: Private Musicke

the strings shiver in tremolos over ostinato pedals

all of them reaching the Top 25 places

The Guardian and Sunday Times included it in their list of best releases of 2002 and the Penguin Guide chose to highlight the breathtaking gentleness

Rossini was the obvious choice