Cerys Matthews
Cerys Matthews chooses the album Queens and Kings by Fanfare Cioc膬rlia
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| Musician and Broadcaster |
Former lead singer of Catatonia, now solo artist and 6music presenter. Solo albums include Cockahoop, Paid Edrych i Lawr and Explorer. Her latest songbook is Hook Line and Singer.
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Queens and Kings by Fanfare Cioc膬rlia
Cerys Matthews chooses the Romanian gypsy band Fanfare Cioc膬rlia and their 2007 album Queens and Kings.
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