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Arfon Gwilym

b. 1950

Welsh singer

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Born 1950. Arfon Gwilym is a British singer and reporter.

Arfon Gwilym (born 1 September 1950) is a Welsh folksinger, ballad singer, publisher and musician, originally from Rhydymain, between Dolgellau and Bala in Gwynedd. He is also known as a language campaigner through his work over the years promoting plygain singing and cerdd dant.

He came to attention at an event in the Ruthin eisteddfod of 1973 called "Tafodau Tân", singing a selection of traditional songs about Marged ferch Ifan.

He was a reporter for the newspaper Y Cymro for more than ten years and has since settled in the area of Meifod and Llanfyllin in Powys.

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Who is Arfon Gwilym?

Welsh singer

When was Arfon Gwilym born?

Arfon Gwilym was born on 1 September 1950 in Rhydymain.

What is Arfon Gwilym's occupation?

Arfon Gwilym is a singer and reporter.

What nationality is Arfon Gwilym?

Arfon Gwilym is British.

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· Wikipedia: Arfon Gwilym

· Wikidata: Q13125580

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