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(Dal) Yn Rio

by Carwyn Ellis & Rio 18

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Olá! 03:47
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Açai 00:40
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Tristwch 20 02:02
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Ynys Aur 03:32
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Arpoador 03:00
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Ti 02:46
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It’s two years since Carwyn Ellis strode into Hoddinott Hall in Cardiff and joined the BBC National Orchestra of Wales for a special one-off radio broadcast. The brief for the recording was to make one hour of colourful, exuberant and uplifting music to broadcast to a Welsh public weary after a long winter of lockdowns and sadness.

Which is where “Yn Rio” was conceived. A day in Rio - that was Carwyn’s concept. Explored and delivered with total escapist panache. For one hour at least, the sun came out. Musically speaking, at least.

Later that year (in the autumn of 2021 to be precise), the album “Yn Rio” was released. Containing the ridiculously joyous single ‘’Olá’ and featuring songs and contributions from artists like Nina Miranda, Kassin and the mighty Shawn Lee, the album has gained a life of its own and a dedicated audience who’ve brought it to a third vinyl pressing (to this date) already!

This collection, then is for those dedicated devotees of “Yn Rio” - it contains everything recorded in that one hour (well, almost everything but certainly everything new) in Cardiff. All the instrumentals (which really highlight the arranging contributions of Christiaan Oyens and Owain Gruffydd Roberts, not too mention Carwyn’s own fair hand) plus “Ti” ;which was only previously released as the B side of the “Olá” 7inch) and “‘Yn Y Gwaed’ (Cân i Llio)”, a sweet and touching ballad dedicated to Carwyn’s dear friend, the legendary harpist Llio Rhydderch - released here for the first time.

“(Dal) Yn Rio” means “(Still) In Rio” in English. The Rio of the mind. And you never have to leave if you don’t want to. This is warm musical sunshine with added fresh insight and tenderness. Enjoy.

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released May 5, 2023

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