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International Women's Day Celebration

Composer Kate Whitley talks about Speak Out, inspired by Malala Yousafzai, plus spoken-word poet Hanan Issa, music from Sinfonia Cymru, and the story of Ruth Ellis in theatre.

To celebrate International Women's Day, a new orchestral composition from Kate Whitley based on words spoken by Malala Yousafzai. Plus spoken word poet Hanan Issa , music from Welsh Chamber orchestra Sinfonia Cymru and Sinner's Club- a performance inspired by the story of Ruth Ellis; the last woman to be hanged in the UK.

30 minutes

Broadcasts

  • Wed 8 Mar 201718:30
  • Sat 11 Mar 201700:30

On BBC Sounds: The Story of Miwsig

On BBC Sounds: The Story of Miwsig

Huw Stephens and Sian Eleri time travel through the history of Welsh language pop music.