We're off to Wales in this week's episode of Other Voices!

This week we're bringing you the penultimate episode of the brand new series of Other Voices!

In this episode we'll be journeying to the West Wales, where we'll be sharing you music and conversation from our most recent edition of Other Voices Cardigan.

Featuring; James Dean Bradfield, Charlotte Day Wilson, Nadine Shah, Victor Ray, Melys, Bill Ryder-Jones, Georgia Ruth and Fabiana Palladino!

James Dean Bradfield

Manic Street Preachers frontman and Welsh legend James Dean Bradfield graces us with a solo performance in Cardigan. He revisits some of the Manic's classics making for something truly special!

Charlotte Day Wilson

Hailing from Canada, Charlotte Day Wilson brings her smooth, soulful voice and R&B sound to St Mary's Church. She first gained recognition in the mid-2010s with her breakout single Work, and her latest album, Cyan Blue, has been met with widespread praise.

Victor Ray

A rising star in neo-soul, Victor Ray honed his craft busking on the streets of Newcastle before moving to London. His incredible voice first captivated audiences online, with his TikTok success propelling him into the spotlight. Now on a meteoric rise, his current tour sees him revisiting old busking spots, generating huge buzz along the way!

Nadine Shah

Starting her career as a jazz-singer, Nadine Shah offers a compelling mix of post-punk and jazz. Her third album Holiday Destination was nominated for the Mercury Prize, while her fifth and latest album Filthy Underneath has been met with huge acclaim. She's often compared to Nick Cave and PJ Harvey, and she delivers a powerful performance in Cardigan that's not to be missed.

Bill Ryder-Jones

Bill Ryder-Jones, a former member of The Coral, has carved out a successful solo career with his emotional, raw, introspective and beautifully crafted songs. His stripped-back performance in Cardigan, accompanied by just an acoustic guitar and Evelyn Halls on cello, is remarkable and moving.

Georgia Ruth

Welsh singer and harpist Georgia Ruth blends traditional folk with contemporary influences. Her first album Week of Pines won her the Welsh Music Prize and her latest album Cool Head presents a candid and intimate collection of songs, spanning wide-open Americana to 60s-influenced folk ballads.

Fabiana Palladino

Fabiana Palladino's long-awaited self-titled debut album, released in April 2024, blends traditional songwriting with bold, high-production sounds. It's got an 80's, retro feel, brimming with synth and nostalgic riffs, and was named one of 2024's best debut albums by The Guardian.

Melys

Welsh indie band Melys emerged in the late ‘90s, releasing four studio albums. Favourites of John Peel, they recorded 11 BBC sessions and topped his Festive 50 in 2001 with Chinese Whispers. After a 15 year hiatus, they made their return and played the Church at Other Voices Cardigan.

Tune in this Thursday for some brilliant performances and conversations from Cardigan in West Wales!

‍Remember, this is the fifth of six incredible episodes of music and interviews - tune in to RTÉ2 every Thursday or catch it worldwide on the RTÉ Player for the next 30 days!

Coming up this series:

Episode 6: Thu 27 March at 11pm: Maverick Sabre, Morgana, Ellie O'Neill

Catch up worldwide via the RTÉ Player!

Episode 1: Lisa O'Neill, Bashy, Rachael Lavelle, David Murphy

Episode 2: Laura Marling

Episode 3: Nubya Garcia, Been Stellar, Jacob Alon, Curtisy

Episode 4: Fionn Regan, Wunderhorse, Landless, Shiv

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