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Gŵyl 2021

If you missed the livestream – check out N’famady Kouyate’s performances for #Gŵyl2021 filmed for FOCUS Wales at Tŷ Pawb in Wrexham on the BBC website – here’s the direct link to his two song set:
Also make sure you see Gruff Rhys’ Pang! band set at Llangollen Town Hall on the same page – direct link:
for an amazing balafon solo during the song Bae Bae Bae.
As recommended by Minty’s Gig Guide on Twitter:
‘Hydrate before consuming any content from @FamadyKouyate. Just trying to keep up my eyes his playing leaves me breathless #GWYL2021!’ -@MintysGigGuide

In addition as a special treat – FOCUS Wales wanted to deliver something extra and unique, that could bring artists and fans closer ???? So on the 11th March 2021 they are publishing 10 exclusive 360° performances from the FOCUS Wales programme for #Gŵyl2021, as one unique and immersive experience. With 9Bach|Adwaith |Bandicoot |Benji Wild|Cara Hammond|Dani Rain (solo project from Dani ofNeck Deep) |Gruff Rhys|Islet|Kidsmoke|and N’famady Kouyate (The Successors of the Mandingue) ???? Dive in at YouTube.com/focuswales 7PM GMT

You don’t need a fancy headset / VR gear to be able to enjoy this. The 360 video will work just as well with a standard smart phone.
Thanks to ORB Sound and Lighting for all their hard work!
    BBC Website screenshot of N'famady Kouyate
360 on YouTube poster