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A rescue centre for mongrel music-makers
Adam Walton
What am I for? Good question. I’m good at feeding my daughter, hoovering the stairs, walking long distances in drizzle without complaining, playing one record after another after 4 Guinnesses (but no more) and, erm, well that’s it, really.
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The hunt for new Welsh sounds continues
Adam Walton
This week's show is brought to you by the number 4, the words 'rammed', 'full', 'of', 'sonic' and 'treats', and the letter 'Ff' (I love that Y Ffug song).
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Forty years in 40 tracks
Bethan Elfyn
So, I’ve been on this planet for a very long time it seems - I’ve hit that dreaded landmark birthday, the big 40! It was a quiet weekend of celebrating, a nice meal with friends, a nostalgic drink and a sack full of cards – gone are the wild parties too, it seems!
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You wait ages for one decent demo and then 33 arrive at once
Adam Walton
I always find it odd when radio people claim that they've 'discovered' an artist. Artists are rarely found in a basket under the chimney.
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Richard Harrington’s personal playlist
Bethan Elfyn
Hinterland has landed on ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Wales this month and gaining a world of new fans each week;  I loved the first airing in Welsh of Y Gwyll, so I knew I wanted to invite the moody elusive DCI Tom Mathias aka actor Richard Harrington into the studio to pick his musical memories.
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A cabal of fascinating Welsh musicians
Adam Walton
Adam Walton's Radio Wales show playlist for 11 January 2014, on the ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Wales blog.
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Al Lewis - A Child’s Christmas in Wales
Polly March
If you like festive tear-jerkers but weren’t so keen on the John Lewis or Sainsbury’s Christmas ads this year then you should take some time to watch the video of North Walian singer songwriter Al Lewis’ new Christmas track.
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Jun Märkl returns to ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ National Orchestra of Wales
Laura Sinnerton
This Friday afternoon we will give our last afternoon concert from ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Hoddinott Hall for 2013. For those of you who followed the 2013 Cardiff Singer of the World competition, our conductor on this occasion will be a familiar name – Jun Märkl.
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Last Minute Christmas Present Buyer's Guide to the Best Welsh Albums of 2013
Adam Walton
Admittedly it's not the pithiest handle in the world ever — but it does do what it says on the tin.
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Christmas concerts!
Laura Sinnerton
Those who have followed this blog for some time will know that I love Christmas. Not only do I have a Christmas jumper (it has Rudolph on it), but I also have a Christmas themed thermal top - which is much cooler than it sounds.