Bwncath

Bwncath yw un o fandiau mwyaf poblogaidd a phrysuraf Cymru. Sefydlwyd y band yn 2014, a dros y blynyddoedd maen nhw wedi ennill eu lle ym myd cerddoriaeth Cymru gyda’u perfformiadau byw a’u caneuon bachog. Mae eu deunydd wedi cael ei ddisgrifio fel cerddoriaeth sy’n cyfuno tonau meddal gwerinol gyda sain pop modern, a chânt eu hystyried fel un o’r bandiau mwyaf arloesol yng Nghymru. Yn 2017, rhyddhaodd Bwncath eu halbwm cyntaf, ac yn 2020, dilynwyd hynny gan Bwncath II. Cynhyrchydd y band yw Robin Llwyd, sydd hefyd yn chwarae'r gitâr flaen. Uchafbwynt y band hyd yma yw eu perfformiad yn yr Eisteddfod Genedlaethol ym Moduan yn 2023, ble torrwyd y record ar gyfer y gynulleidfa fwyaf erioed mewn gig cerddoriaeth Gymraeg. Prif leisydd a chyfansoddwr y band yw Elidyr Glyn, sydd wedi gwneud enw i’w hun fel un o enillwyr Cân i Gymru 2019 gyda’i gân "Fel Hyn da ni Fod". Bydd eu albwm diweddaraf, 'Bwncath III' yn ychwanegu mwy o ganeuon newydd at y casgliad. Mae’r band yn parhau i ymgysylltu â’u cynulleidfa drwy berfformiadau byw a chelfyddyd gerddorol sy’n cyfuno traddodiad a chreadigrwydd modern.

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Bwncath is one of the busiest and most popular bands in Wales. The band formed in 2014 and quickly established themselves as a significant presence on the Welsh music scene with their live performances and distinctive songs. Their music blends soft folk tones with modern pop sensibilities, and they are considered one of the most innovative bands in Wales today. In 2017, Bwncath released their debut album, followed by Bwncath II in 2020. The producer of both albums is also the band's lead guitarist, Robin Llwyd. The second album received critical acclaim, and in 2023, the band performed at the National Eisteddfod, where they broke the record for the largest crowd ever at a Welsh-language music gig. The band’s lead singer and composer, Elidyr Glyn, is a well-known figure in the Welsh music scene. He won the televised competition Cân i Gymru in 2019 with his song "Fel Hyn da ni Fod". Their latest album, 'Bwncath III' adds to their ever-growing repertoire. The band continues to engage with their audience through live performances and a blend of traditional and contemporary musical creativity.