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The Story of Miwsig

Huw Stephens and Sian Eleri time travel through the history of Welsh language pop music. Tracing Welsh language music's epic journey from the chapels to the charts.

Radio Wales,6 episodes

Episodes

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Part One: The Story of Welsh Language Music
As Beatlemania gripped the world, something was stirring in Wales' rural concert halls.
17 mins
Part Two: The 1970s - Rock, revolution, protest and punk
From the 'Dylan' of Pembrokeshire to the first Welsh rock opera, and the birth of punk.
16 mins
Part Three: The 1980s - the rise of the DIY scene
As new wave and post-punk take off around the world, the same is happening in 1980s’ Wales
18 mins
Part Four - The 1990s: Wales Goes Raving, Cymru Goes Cool
Huw Stephens and Sian Eleri tell the story of Welsh language pop in the 1990s.
14 mins
Part Five - The 2000s: Mwng, the mainstream and MCs
Huw Stephens and Sian Eleri tell the story of Welsh language pop in 2000s.
17 mins
Part Six - The 2010 and 20s: Festivals & futurism
Huw Stephens and Sian Eleri tell the story of Welsh language pop in 2010 and 20s.
21 mins