It's easy to overlook the English language traditions in Wales, particularly south Wales. Mick Tems and Pat Smith did some sterling work in uncovering and recording Anglo-Welsh songs in their days as Calennig. The late lamented Siwsann George was also a great ambassador of Welsh songs.
Pat& I are trying our best to keep them in the public ear. The same goes for Mick and his partner Olly (We'll all be at Crediton this weekend, so plenty of Welsh song there, and at Miskin).

For one reason or another, in the past, Welsh artists have been reluctant to promote themselves across the border, possibly because there is a sufficient audience at home, possibly because of a lack of interest and old prejudices on both sides (I'm talking Wales v England here).

Splott Man