‘Songwriting instead of doomscrolling’: project inspires Port Talbot to tune into its heritage
Summary
A project called Cân y Cymoedd in Wales helps people learn about their local history through songwriting and folk music. Communities in Port Talbot and nearby areas create new songs based on local stories to celebrate their heritage and culture.Key Facts
- The project is run by Trac Cymru, a national folk arts group in Wales.
- Participants research real local stories, like that of Isabel Thomas, a girl who worked in a tin plate factory in the 1940s.
- Workshops involve musicians, historians, and volunteers working with community members and school children.
- People create new songs about local life in Rhondda Cynon Taf and Neath Port Talbot.
- The project encourages cultural pride and helps people connect with their community.
- Schools like Llwyncelyn primary in Porth participate by learning and recording songs about their village.
- Songs are professionally recorded to create an album for wider audiences and future generations.
- The project welcomes all skill levels and languages, focusing on storytelling through music.
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