Vr

They play and sing with the exuberance of a folk band, but possess the exquisite musicality and elegance of a chamber string ensemble Songlines

Since 2016, VR have been delivering foot-stomping dance tunes whilst maintaining the poise and elegance of a string ensemble. Powerful three-part harmonies, stunning fiddle and the unusual addition of cello forge VRs totally unique sound.

Jordan Price Williams (cello), Aneirin Jones (violin) and Patrick Rimes (viola, violin) have mined the cultural upheaval of past centuries and drawn inspiration from a time when Wales traditional music and dance was suppressed by Methodist chapels and its language by the Act of Union. Performed with technical finesse and great warmth, their music tells of the struggles and lives of people who lived 200 years ago. Seizing the remaining strands of subsumed tradition and music, VR blends them into a joyous celebration of Welsh identity and a contemporary rediscovery of lost traditions.

VRs 2019 debut album Ty Ein Tadau (House Of Our Fathers) received a 5 review in Songlines magazine and numerous accolades including Winners of Best Traditional Song in the Welsh Languageand Winners of Best Album (Wales Folk Awards 2019) anda nominee for Best Traditional Track in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.

Dont miss this exceptional trio as they perform live in Dorset.

"A primal roar of Welshness" Songlines

Running time: 90mins + interval
Touring Dorset with Artsreach, the countys rural arts charity