Alun Tan Lan
Alun Tan Lan (born Alun Evans) is a Welsh singer-songwriter from the village of Pandy Tudur (nr Abergele).
He sings exclusively through the medium of the Welsh language.
When Alun was 14 he formed the punk rock band , He later went on to join playing bass. He used the pseudonym Alun Evansh in those days (c1990) and also produced a cut 'n' paste punk style fanzine called 'Brwas'[1]
His first album Aderyn Papur was co-produced by Toni Schiavone and Mark Roberts, formerly of Y Cyrff and Catatonia,[2] and was released in 2004 after he returned from living and performing in Ireland.[3]
Alun opened for Gruff Rhys on his 2005 solo tour[4] and is a long-standing member of Rhys's live band. He has also contributed to solo albums by Gorky's Zygotic Mynci front-man Euros Childs and was part of his touring band.[2]
Under his original name Alun Evans, he is also the guitarist for instrumental surf-rock band Y Niwl.
Awards[]
In 2005 Alun received the BBC Radio Cymru awards for Best Male Artist and Best Composer.[4]
Solo discography[]
- Aderyn Papur, Rasal, 2004
- Y Distawrwydd, Rasal, 2005
- Yr Aflonydd, Aderyn Papur, 2007
- Cymlau, double album released on soundcloud.com, 2012
References[]
- ^ "North Wales: Bl – By | link2wales.co.uk". link2wales.co.uk. Retrieved 26 December 2015.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Music & Gigs Stephenson rockets in..." Evening Gazette. Retrieved 22 October 2009.
- ^ "North Wales: T | link2wales.co.uk". link2wales.co.uk. Retrieved 26 December 2015.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "N.Wales talent scoops top pop awards". NorthWales.com. 21 February 2005. Retrieved 22 October 2009.
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