Wales has been confirmed as the international partner at the Showcase Scotland Expo 2022. The Showcase is part of the internationally renowned music festival, Celtic Connections. The annual January event usually takes place in Glasgow, but this year’s edition is an online celebration that has already attracted thousands of viewers from all over the world.
In the virtual launch event, Showcase Scotland’s global delegates will enjoy featured performances by three artists from Wales, all filmed in unique outdoor locations. Lisa Jên, lead singer of the band 9Bach will sing acapela to audiences from Chwarel Dorothea- a disused slate quarry. N’famady Kouyaté is a traditional Balafon playerr from Guinea, West Africa, now living and working in Wales, was filmed against in the spectacular mountain range of Eryri (Snowdonia). Gareth Bonello’s performance comes from the Welsh language festival Tafwyl in Cardiff Castle.
N’famady will appear in the Wales night at Celtic Connections Thursday 28th of January featuring highlights of Ara Deg Festival, created by Neuadd Ogwen and musician Gruff Rhys. Further information on:
https://www.celticconnections.com/event/1/night-of-wales-at-celtic-connections