Reggae has all the time been a music of roots, and few artists carry that concept additional than Aleighcia Scott. The chart-topping artist, BBC broadcaster, Y Llais coach and has simply launched Gwreiddiau (Roots), an upbeat burst of ska arriving forward of her extremely anticipated debut Welsh-language album.
Celebrated producers Yws Gwynedd and Wealthy James Roberts joined Scott within the studio, the place deep conversations about hanging parallels between the two nations sparked Gwreiddiau. The monitor demonstrates simply how related these two cultures actually are.
The track’s emotional peak brilliantly interweaves the road, “Hen wlad yn annwyl i the land we love.” The lyrical point of interest seamlessly interweaves the nationwide anthems of each Wales and Jamaica right into a singular message of unity.
“What a pleasure to create ska and an honour to take action within the Welsh language,” Scott says “Singing about all of us being related to the land we love.”
WHAT A JOY TO CREATE SKA AND AN HONOUR TO DO SO IN THE WELSH LANGUAGE
The only presents a tantalising glimpse of her debut Welsh-language album, touchdown this summer time earlier than the Nationwide Eisteddfod. Yet one more single remains to be to return, capping off a monumental 2026 for the artist, to date.
Teaming up with Growth Cymru for a brand-new S4C collection titled GWALIA, we are going to see her internet hosting and filming throughout places in Wales this 12 months. Moreover, the Nationwide Centre for Studying Welsh have just lately named her an official Study Welsh Ambassador.
This August, Scott shall be formally inducted into the distinguished Inexperienced Robes of Gorsedd Cymru at Eisteddfod Genedlaethol y Garreg Las, one among Wales’ highest cultural accolades. It’s a large historic honour signifying her distinctive contribution to the humanities and Welsh tradition.
Gwreiddiau arrives first, proving that roots journey past any border.
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