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Dafydd Iwan - Yma O Hyd

Huw Stephens traces the history of Yma O Hyd and its resurrection as an anthem that will accompany the Welsh football side to their first World Cup in generations.

Nearly 40 years since it was recorded, how has a nationalist folk song from the 80s been resurrected as the anthem that’ll accompany the Welsh football side to their first World Cup in generations?

Huw Stephens traces the history of the song, what it meant when it was composed in the 80s and its resonance with football fans today.

28 minutes

Last on

Sun 27 Nov 2022 19:00

Broadcasts

  • Thu 24 Nov 2022 18:30
  • Fri 25 Nov 2022 05:30
  • Sun 27 Nov 2022 19:00