Surrounded by Welsh speakers Murphy was commendably committed to learning the language and soon felt drawn to the folk songs embedded in the landscape.

In the process, she has earned the respect and admiration of her neighbours and the wider musical community via her mesmerizing vocal prowess and the way that she inhabits the songs and the language with so much authenticity and soul.

Unlike traditional Irish, Scottish or English folk music, which has always enjoyed healthy maintenance, ancient Welsh songs have been largely neglected and misrepresented for many years, so what Fernhill have achieved with the material on home turf and on stages around the world is quite remarkable.

Fernhill have since become important cultural ambassadors for Wales and its music. They have toured in 20 countries including performances for the King of Swaziland and the President of Mozambique.