Join Huw Stephens for the launch of his latest book -  Wales: 100 Records.
Huw will be talking about the book and playing some music.

Wales: 100 Records offers a multifarious encyclopedia of Welsh music and the seminal releases from the country, delving deep in the rich musical landscape of Wales. Through accessible short essays and glossy images of each record, DJ and broadcaster Huw Stephens (BBC Radio 6Music/BBC Radio 4/ Other Voices Festival) presents a vivid portrait of the irreverent spirit of Wales, and its tapestry of musical artists who have made their mark through albums performed both in English and Welsh.

Stephens enthusiastically examines and explores the most pivotal musical moments in this book, highlighting the global success of Tom Jones, Bonnie Tyler and Shirley Bassey; spotlighting the magnitude and influence of the Cool Cymru heavyweights including Manic Street Preachers, Stereophonics, Gorky’s Zygotic Mynci, Catatonia and Super Furry Animals; influential politically charged Welsh language lyricism of Dafydd Iwan, Datblygu,  and Hogia’r Wyddfa; critically acclaimed contemporary visionaries Cate Le Bon, Public Service Broadcasting, Duffy, Deyah, H. Hawkline and Gwenno; Welsh experimentalism of Underworld, Kelly Lee Owens and Llwybr Llaethog; local hip hop including Goldie Lookin Chain, Mace The Great and Me One and much more.

This encyclopedic canon of Welsh records draws from Stephens’ expansive career at the forefront of the UK music industry, brimming with enthusiasm and pride over the rich musical legacy of his home country. Filled with trivia and reflections on each record, Wales: 100 Records is an essential read for any music enthusiast. 

Free event / no ticket needed.

The book will be available to buy during the event.