'Clarach' - Catrin Finch and Seckou Keita

'Clarach', the first track from Catrin Finch and Seckou Keita's new album 'SOAR', which releases 27th April 2018 on bendigedig.
About the track:
Clarach is the name of the first Dyfi osprey in modern times to be born in Wales and subsequently return from Africa as an adult to rear her own chicks in the UK. Back in the Middle Ages, Wales had a large osprey population, but they were persecuted to extinction. Their ancient presence proves that migration between Senegal and Wales is nothing new. “I like the bird’s freedom to migrate to different places,” Seckou says. “They soar their way, and nothing stops them, but they know where they’re heading, where they’ll find peace and be happy. I’ve been on the same journey, but in a different way.” The shift from minor to major echoes the emotional journey of the migrant.
Limited edition signed vinyl LP's and SOAR CD's are now available to pre-order via:
www.catrinfinchandseckoukeita.com
www.bendigedig.org
CD and digital downloads also available via Amazon and iTunes.
Find out more about the work of the Dyfi Osprey Project and the Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust via:
www.dyfiospreyproject.com
www.montwt.co.uk
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‘Clarach' oddi ar yr albym 'SOAR' gan Catrin Finch a Seckou Keita, rhyddhawyd Ebrill 27 2018 ar label bendigedig.
Amdan y drac:
Clarach yw enw’r gwalch Dyfi cyntaf yn yr oes fodern i gael ei eni yng Nghymru ac yna i ddychwelyd o Affrica fel aderyn aeddfed i fagu cywion yn y DU. Yn ôl yn yr Oesoedd Canol, roedd gan Gymru boblogaeth uchel o weilch, ond fe’u helwyd hyd at ddifodiant. Mae eu bodolaeth hynafol yn profi nad yw mudo rhwng Senegal a Chymru yn rhywbeth newydd. “Rwy’n hoffi rhyddid yr aderyn i fudo i wahanol fannau,” meddai Seckou. “Maent yn esgyn eu ffordd, ac nid oes unrhyw beth yn eu rhwystro, ond maen nhw’n gwybod i ble yr ânt, ble byddant yn darganfod heddwch a hapusrwydd. Rwyf wedi bod ar yr un siwrnai, ond mewn modd gwahanol.” Mae’r symudiad o fechan i fawr yn adleisio siwrnai emosiynol y mudwr.
Mae LPs finyl nifer cyfyngedig a CDs SOAR ar gael nawr i rag-archebu drwy:
www.catrinfinchandseckoukeita.com
www.bendigedig.org
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Tour dates and further information / Dyddiadau taith a gwybodaeth bellach:
catrinfinchandseckoukeita.com
Project produced by Theatr Mwldan / Cynhyrchwyd y prosiect gan Theatr Mwldan
Video recorded and produced by / Wedi recordio a chynhyrchu yn La Nau, Barcelona.
With thanks to Camac Harps for their continued support / Gyda diolch i Delynau Camac am y gefnogaeth barhaus.
bendigedig, a label owned and managed in common partnership by Theatr Mwldan and ARC Music Productions International Ltd. /
bendigedig, label wedi ei berchen a’i reoli mewn partneriaeth gyffredin gan Theatr Mwldan ac ARC Music Productions International Ltd.
Cliciwch yma am fwy o wybodaeth am gwaith Ymddiriedolaeth Natur Gwyllt Sir Drefaldwyn:
www.dyfiospreyproject.com
www.montwt.co.uk

[@cn206]

This music makes the hair stand up on the back of my neck. Spine-tingling.

[@cardinalpachelbel]

Seckou's smile meets Catrin's...when music leaves you in awe, all you can do is smile as it takes your breath away! Thank you for this sublime rendition of a masterpiece! Respect!!!

[@riccarpa13]

In a so terrible period for human rights, this special music remember us that Europe and Africa have to walk together. Thank you so much.

[@samantharose4952]

Such an incredible feeling of freedom - pure musical escapism. This is my favourite track from SOAR, love how the harp and kora sound together and how they seem to magnify each other's beautiful sonority.

[@the_KingsWit]

Couldn't put it better myself, my friend. I absolutely agree!

[@Roj0620]

discovered this pair a few days ago and cant stop listening to this piece so beautiful it makes you wan to cry Music really hath power to soothe a savage beast...the peace this piece instills.... just wonderful

[@subbtopp]

oh just astounding . thank you, I just keep playing repeat repeat ......

[@dereksensible]

One of the most beautiful things you will ever see or hear.

[@FlaviaSantosbr]

I'm obsessed by this song...

[@neilsarath9812]

Me too. 👍

[@cardinalpachelbel]

As the sun rose at 3:45...melodic sweetness was born...Respect!

[@sacredblooming]

Quite literally one of my favorite pieces of music ✨✨✨

[@peterryland2895]

These two musicians just create beautiful music.

[@tomlettman]

I have seen these two in concert and been in awe of their chemistry. Simply wonderful.

[@ingridram1894]

What a Beautifull coöperation again! Such a joy listening and watching these two people.

[@Cemballo]

At about min 3.45 beautiful moment when the piece turns from minor to major key and this goes together with a charming smile of Caterin…

[@johnhardy8452]

Beautiful. All the more so, and the more needed, in 2022.

[@FlyCasual1]

Quite simply one of the most beautiful, emotional and joyous performances & pieces of music you will ever see or hear...

[@dfarmer4201]

Mesmerising, beautiful. 🙏

[@delphine5172]

Un beau duo musical et amical! J'espère vous voir en concert un jour. Greetings from France! Best wishes!

[@Sidmacher]

All the complex simplicity and beautiful harmonies; it's almost a modern day Pachelbel. Stunning.

[@Jan-cz4ry]

Just stunning.

[@rachelsaxon7663]

Beautiful, and I can't put into words how much I love those bass chords on the harp.

[@grantoniang7535]

Rachel Saxon me too. So rich

[@pleiades250]

they’re truly something else. add so much beautiful texture to an already sublime song.

[@screenlab8318]

breathtaking. spine-tingling. angelic and sublime.

[@badgardener]

Listen to the sun coming out at 3:48. Beautiful.

[@judymorris4134]

Beautiful, and so apt for Clarach and all other Osprey's, this is going to sound so wonderful in the 360.

[@judymorris4134]

It appears that Monty and Alys have left the Dyfi, on their migration, what better time to watch and listen to this again, felt quite choked, sounds better every time I hear it.

[@ingriddurden3929]

Brings you to tears of joy, ,to see how these people from so different cultures find unity in music, and have fun playing together ! We should all learn to play music, I guess

[@JOSEBARRADASMX]

Extraordinariamente hermoso, cuanta alegria!!!!!!

[@marielechat4964]

I just love this music every time I listen to it. So much magic!

[@the_KingsWit]

These two and their music are genuinely amazing. I saw Seckou Keita at 'Folk by the Oak' a while back, and Catrin Finch was supposed to be there too but could not make it. Luckily, I had the chance to see them together after Seckou's amazing performance alone (he played songs from his album '22 Strings', I highly recommend), and it was absolutely stunning. These two have such a wonderful dynamic, and they sound beautiful and wonderful on their own, but even more so when playing together. If you ever have the chance or opportunity to see them play together, I guarantee that you will not be disappointed! I love these two and their music. Just two wonderful people coming together to make stunning music.

[@ARCWorldMusic]

Thanks for the love everyone! Please note you can pre-order the album SOAR now: www.bendigedig.org/product-page/soar-cd

[@gerdavb14]

the infinite space !!! no words to discribe the beauty of this music ! Thank you !!!!!!

[@FlyCasual1]

Just the most beautiful and amazing music, so emotional... I came here from BBC R2 Folk show from last week with Mark Radcliffe...

[@stephenfitzsimons]

So beautiful it moves me to tears

[@Luc7an]

I love how one motif agreeably dissociates into the reciprocal restoration of another. Outstanding work. Unaffected ebullience; hallowed, in the sincerest sense.

[@mizofan]

such a nice guy, Seckou Keita- and of course the music is superb

[@Romain534]

how deep and powerful. Merci

[@annadiiorio8542]

Una pioggia di suoni che manda in un'altra dimensione, complimenti

[@peterryland2895]

Just two wonderful musicians. Absolutely beautiful.

[@aka_senes]

Caught by surprise, I have lived an emotional journey that put me in a state of bliss.

[@petermatthew123]

Lovely. We saw them in the Bath Music Fest about 5 or 6 years ago now. It was a special evening!

[@sharonjervis9347]

Truly outstanding, so beautiful, what a perfect collaboration.

[@Tracey-zr5do]

Both these artists are great in their own right, but I prefer to listen to them separately.

[@suitablemonika]

Wow so beautiful thank you

[@dianamackintosh9683]

Never fail to amaze and delight, fabulous.

[@lindakhandro]

AHHHHHHHHHHhhhhhhhh.......no words.

[@tonimenosquecero6782]

Gorgeous

[@zeynamedia5366]

This is something won't ever leave me! A real masterpiece. SZx

[@HH-qu3xc]

Lovely beautiful sound from both wonderful instruments

[@gerdavb14]

unbelieve, ossom !! beautifull, spacious ! Peacefulll , stars in the univers !!

[@sarahheald520]

so beautiful

[@elysianfields2280]

What an amazing track!

[@bindongodembele3381]

It is just waouh beautifull

[@christopherheinig5590]

Marvellous !!! Thank you for sharing !!!

[@GonzaloCalvoPerez]

Soaring begins in 3:49...

[@stephensmith799]

I like harp music, but having spent countless afternoons on Clarach beach, I cannot ‘hear’ Clarach in this music. Clarach features penny arcades, fixed caravans, a cafe, a stream which takes a different course across the pebble beach every few months, an on shore wind and of course the sea. There’s also a cliff top walk south to Aberystwyth or north to Wallog. A favourite holiday destination for midlanders.

[@martincardy2072]

exceptional.

[@joehyde9176]

Wow...that's beautiful. Can't wait to see them live in June 2020. Oh and the Canadian Acadian band Vishtèn are supporting them too and they're incredible....happy days!

[@wjp555]

So beautiful.

[@thevinhnguyen8245]

BEAUTIFUL !

[@barrygills38]

Celestial... Music of the Spheres

[@williamhemy23]

Heavenly.

[@iandsmith]

Used to great effect in Don't Forget the Driver BBC2

[@JayToons]

First time I see a double Kora. Amazing!

[@garyhosty]

beautiful - next album to buy

[@michaelhopps7480]

Soooooo sublime....

[@eduardorosasguadalupe1665]

Amazing collaborations!!

[@christelveraart]

Beautiful!

[@grahamharrison3730]

I really wasn't planning on crying so early in the week.

[@anamericandiscussion8820]

We all are 1 in music

[@martanualart8828]

Ojalá vivieran por siempre!!!

[@b43xoit]

It would be interesting to receive separate tracks for the harp and the two bridges of the kora.

[@leamasiello7908]

Wow! I love this

[@iustinianoletus8326]

You really do magic! Incredible.

[@saspredictfinance3000]

splendide....

[@shirleyeverson1523]

Georgeous!

[@tonycarsley2669]

If , you’re not into The Lost Words, Spell Songs then there is more magic from Seckou Keita and others there.

[@harryring5194]

Starts in shadow, ends in light.

[@viboflute5110]

Просто:небесные жители!!!!Лучшие!!

[@luisgajardo8035]

Uta la misica wena sobre too el munito 2:45 cuando suena titititi 👌

[@tedin969]

nice

[@PuppiKILLRZ]

truela amazing

[@liend1150]

❤️

[@ysgol3]

She's even better now she's a full blooded lez xxx Love you Catrin.

[@cindyledgerwood7903]

Incredible! Where is it possible to buy the sheet music?

[@antpires100]

Beautiful, mesmerizing and astonishing love song for all Humankind!... Until 3.50 is flirting... and then sex begins...

[@paddywhack1042]

two genius for the price of one (not sure of plural for genius, ha, ha! ) Patx.

[@lord_scrubington]

playing dwarf fortress be like

[@chidi21]

Incredible 😂

[@vaasa1000]

Hyfryd

[@ianonion4332]

[@chrisgordon5719]

Sure beats the ship out of American Hip-Hop.

[@ymt36awq480k]

Hahaha, we learned in school that "there are classic instruments (the real ones) and those of different cultures". What makes a kora different from a classic harp???? Nothing. LOL

[@MsHapless]

Rhagorrol, diolch yn fawr, o fy nghalon xXx

[@annachristinaalves7574]

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