Crwth Music
Posted January 6, 2005
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Has anyone ever heard of a Welsh musical instrument called the crwth?
Are there any recordings of crwth music?
From the following link, http://www.taylorviolins.com/crwth_page.html
Pronounced crooth...
"Crwth is the Welsh name for this instrument. The crwth evolved as a member of the lyre family. After the invention of the musical bow (ca. 800 A.D.), a fingerboard was added and it evolved into a bowed lyre. At one time, it was widely used in Ireland, Scotland, and on the Continent, but by 1800 crwth playing could be heard only in the Celtic highlands of Wales. There has been a recent revival of crwth playing in Early Music ensembles."
http://www.sedayne.co.uk/crwth.html
More info and a YouTube clip
http://www.sedayne.co.uk/one.html
MP3's and cds.
CRWTH : SEDAYNE : HIBERNA DESIDERIUM
