Search - Shannon Mercer, Skye Consort :: Wales: The Land of Song

Culture is the cement of the Welsh identity, and this is easily assessed when one is faced with the richness of its poetry, its dances, its language and most of all, its music. It becomes no surprise to learn that Wales is sometimes referred to as "the land of song." Since at least the 12th century, Welsh bards and musicians have participated in musical, theatrical and poetic contests called eisteddfodau, a tradition pursued up until this day. The folksongs presented on this recording date back to the 1800s. Having done some research, soprano Shannon Mercer discovered a passion for the music of her roots.