Bethan Nia is a Welsh singer and harpist of traditional and

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. Noted for her beguiling interpretations of traditional

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, she also writes songs in English on traditional themes. She is winner of the Danny Kyle Award 2008 at Glasgow's

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Festival. She has performed at

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and Lorient Interceltic Festivals amongst others.

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Bethan Nia
{{DEFAULTSORT:Nia, Bethan 21st-century Welsh women singers Living people Year of birth missing (living people) Place of birth missing (living people) Welsh classical harpists British women harpists Welsh women musicians