Plethyn - Drws Agored

At their most active between 1978 and 1995, Plethyn are pioneers of authentic Welsh folk music, specializing in the close harmonies of the “Plygain” tradition.

Plethyn (meaning ‘braid’ or ‘bond’) is a very apt name for this trightly knit Welsh folk group. The three members originate from the region of Maldwyn, in Mid-Wales. Roy and Linda are brother and sister and John Gittins was born on a neighbouring farm. The folk tradition of this region is particularly rich and its influence can be clearly heard in the voices and style of Plethyn.

Linda Healy has one of the outstanding voices of Welsh folk singing, and the harmonic and natural blend given by Roy’s tenor and John’s bass provide the perfect frame for it.

They accompany themselves on guitar and mandolin and most of their songs are their own arrangements of traditional ones, but they also include new compositions, many of the lyrics penned by poet Myrddin ap Dafydd.

Group:
Linda Healy: Vocals, guitar and accordion.
Roy Griffiths: Vocals, guitar.
John Gittins: Vocals and mandolin.

01 - Cwm y Coed

02 - Myn Mair

03 - Breuddwyd Glyndwr

04 - Rho Wên yn Dy Gwsg

05 - La Rochelle

06 - Philomela

07 - Hon yw Fy Olwen i

08 - Y Ceidwad

09 - Ffarwel i Aberystwyth

10 - Wylaf Dros Iwerddon

11 - Y Deryn Pur

12 - Cysga Di Fy Mhlentyn Tlws

13 - Tafarn Fach Glyd ar y Cei

link to the free album

Plethyn - Drws Agored