DYFAL DONC A DYR Y GAREG – A Persistent Knock Breaks The Stone
DYFAL DONC A DYR Y GAREG – A Persistent Knock Breaks The Stone Produced by Angharad Van Rijswijk/Accü Performed by Richard and Angharad
Daniel James
Key Events in Daniel James’ life
Key Events in Daniel James’ life and corresponding local and World events: Click here to download the high resolution PDF file
Dechrau Canu Dechrau Canmol from Mynyddbach Chapel on S4C
Big News! The first programme of Dechrau Canu Dechrau Canmol, the Welsh Songs of Praise, recorded at Mynyddbach Chapel in March will be broadcast on Sunday evening, 19th April at 7:30pm on S4C and will be introduced by Huw Edwards. This special Songs of Praise event was held on the same week as the …
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Local History Talk – Gwyrosydd: the story of Daniel James, the poet who wrote Calon Lân
Swansea Libraries are marking the centenary of the death Daniel James with a talk in the Central Library on March 14th. There will also be an associated display on the first floor of the Central library which will be up till the end of March. Details of the talk can be found here: https://www.swansea.gov.uk/article/54984/Local-History-Talk-–Gwyrosydd-the-story-of-Daniel-James-the-poet-who-wrote-Calon-Lan
Exhibition 2020: Date Confirmed, last calls for memorabilia
March 11th 2020 has been confirmed as the date Swansea Museum, in collaboration with the Calon Lan Centre. will be hosting an exhibition to commemorate the centenary of the death of local and Welsh poet, Daniel James (Gwyrosydd), author of the famous Welsh anthem, “Calon Lân”, Read more..
Exhibition 2020: Call for Memorabilia
In the spring of 2020, Swansea Museum in collaboration with the Calon Lân Centre in Swansea, will be hosting a museum exhibition to commemorate the centenary of the death of local and Welsh poet, Daniel James (Gwyrosydd), author of the famous Welsh anthem, “Calon Lân”.
Calon Lan: Welsh Anthem and Revival Hymn
‘Calon Lân’ is a hymn which is close to the heart of any Welsh person, and is regarded even today as one of the great anthems of Wales. While it has been translated into English, it is still only ever sung in the original Welsh. Having been written in the closing decade of the nineteenth century, it came to prominence during the Welsh Revival of 1904-5 when it was one of the most frequently sung expressions of spiritual longing and desire for personal holiness by those who were caught up in that great move of the Holy Spirit. The song has remained a great favourite ever since, still often being sung at concerts and eisteddfodau, and even before international rugby matches at the Millenium Stadium in Cardiff. It has even developed the status of one of the great icons of Wales; and even t-shirts, mugs, badges, caps, cards and posters can be seen in many ‘Welsh’ shops with the words of the song on them. Its iconic status reflects the deeply-rooted and rich Christian heritage that is still a strong part of Welsh culture even today.
Daniel James Centenary Celebrations
2020 will be the centenary of the death of Daniel James – but who was he? Find out more about who Daniel James was and his involvement in the creation of famous Welsh Hymn “Calon Lan” on our Daniel James page You can also find out more about him at this blog In 2020 there …
Rugby World Cup and Calon Lân
We would like to send our congratulations to Wales on their win last night -amazing! Wales rubgy fans have a repertoire of songs sung regularly at rugby events and you can bet that Calon Lân was being sung not just in Wales but in Twickenham yesterday. What would Daniel James have made of that we wonder. …