FRESH from a BBC Radio 3 session live from Glasgow’s Celtic Connections Festival, Calan bring together the remarkable talents of five

young musicians giving a fresh and vibrant sound to traditional Welsh music.

With a contemporary and lively approach, they breathe fire into the old traditions through their sparkling melodies, foot tapping tunes and spirited and energetic performances of Welsh step dancing.

The band visits The Welfare, Ystradgynlais for one night only on Friday, May 6 where they will blast their way through some of the old favourite reels, jigs and hornpipes with fast paced and uplifting arrangements before melting into some of the most beautiful and haunting songs.

Calan play fiddles, whistles, guitar and bagpipes and the traditional Welsh pibgorn. Great fun, a sense of humour and step dancing from a champion dancer makes for a great show.

Calan have introduced a new generation of music fans to Welsh traditional music – in Wales and beyond. Audiences in Belgium, Italy and France as well as all over the UK have given them a terrific reception and they are due for another two tours of North America in 2016.

Since the release of their four star debut album, Calan have played to big audiences and rave reviews at concerts and festivals around

Britain and Europe. The group see themselves as a new generation of ambassadors, striving to take their new sound to new audiences, while raising the profile of Welsh traditional music on an international level.

With their unique instrumental blend, Calan have certainly found their musical niche and their plan is to continue to delight audiences far and wide. Readers can see what all the fuss is about for themselves at the Welfare Ystradgynlais on Friday, May 6, 8pm.

Tickets are available on 01639 843163, priced £12/£10.