Label: Naxos World Music
Genre: World
Period: Contemporary
Catalogue No: NXW76155-2
Barcode: 636943715529
Release Date: 05/2021

INDIA / WALES - Khasi-Cymru Collective: 'Sai-thaiñ ki Sur

‘Sai-thaiñ ki Sur represents a three-year collaboration between Welsh songwriter Gareth Bonello (The Gentle Good) and artists from the indigenous Khasi community, in North East India. Recorded in the city of Shillong and in villages around Meghalaya, ‘Sai-thaiñ ki Sur explores folk songs, poetry, missionary hymns, folklore, and historical and contemporary issues affecting both societies.

Tracklist

Kurkalang, Risingbor
Khasi-Cymru Collective (Ensemble)
1 Mei Mariang (version for duitara) 04:14
Khasi-Cymru Collective (Ensemble)
Protheroe, Daniel
Williams, William - Lyricist
Bonello, Gareth Huw - Arranger
Khasi-Cymru Collective (Ensemble)
2 Pererin Wyf (arr. G.H. Bonello for voice and ensemble) 02:30
Khasi-Cymru Collective (Ensemble)
Traditional
Bonello, Gareth Huw - Arranger
Khasi-Cymru Collective (Ensemble)
3 Bryniau Cassia (arr. G.H. Bonello for duitara) 02:36
Khasi-Cymru Collective (Ensemble)
Thangkhiew, Shemphang
Traditional - Lyricist
Maring, Rani - Arranger
Khasi-Cymru Collective (Ensemble)
4 Ka Sit Tula (arr. R. Maring for voice and ensemble) 05:16
Khasi-Cymru Collective (Ensemble)
Bonello, Gareth Huw
Traditional - Lyricist
Khasi-Cymru Collective (Ensemble)
5 Cwyn yr Afon (version for 2 voices and ensemble) 05:42
Khasi-Cymru Collective (Ensemble)
Traditional
Maring, Rani - Arranger
Khasi-Cymru Collective (Ensemble)
6 Pahambir (arr. R. Maring for ensemble) 02:29
Khasi-Cymru Collective (Ensemble)
Bonello, Gareth Huw
Sunn, Desmond Rimaki
Sunn, Desmond Rimaki - Lyricist
Khasi-Cymru Collective (Ensemble)
7 Kam Pher (version for 3 voices and ensemble) 05:01
Khasi-Cymru Collective (Ensemble)
Bonello, Gareth Huw
Hynñiewta, Benedict
Khasi-Cymru Collective (Ensemble)
8 Hediad Ka Likai (version for ensemble) 04:54
Khasi-Cymru Collective (Ensemble)
Traditional
Bonello, Gareth Huw - Arranger
Traditional - Lyricist
Khasi-Cymru Collective (Ensemble)
9 Wel, Bachgen Ifanc Ydwyf (arr. G.H. Bonello for voice and ensemble) 03:29
Khasi-Cymru Collective (Ensemble)
Bonello, Gareth Huw
Khasi-Cymru Collective (Ensemble)
10 I Shakyllia (version for ensemble) 03:40
Khasi-Cymru Collective (Ensemble)
Bonello, Gareth Huw
Traditional - Lyricist
Khasi-Cymru Collective (Ensemble)
11 Soso and Waldo (version for 2 voices and ensemble) 05:11
Khasi-Cymru Collective (Ensemble)
Bonello, Gareth Huw
Syiem, Lapdiang
Traditional - Lyricist
Khasi-Cymru Collective (Ensemble)
12 To the Men with Hate Speech on their Lips 03:17
Khasi-Cymru Collective (Ensemble)
Traditional
Bonello, Gareth Huw - Arranger
Khasi-Cymru Collective (Ensemble)
13 Alawon Cenhaty (arr. G.H. Bonello for duitara) 02:13
Khasi-Cymru Collective (Ensemble)

Total Playing Time: 50:32