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Barely a year after the release of "Brigyn4", another collection of songs was released in 2015 under the title "Dulog" (Armadillo), named after the little creature that can be seen in Patagonia. The Patagonian theme ran strongly through the album - with direct references to the interesting history of
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The most recent album by Brigyn was released in November 2019, titled "Lloer". Most songs performed acoustically and recorded live, this raw, wintery, heart-warming collection also showcased a wealth of contributors - including
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Following a relentless touring schedule in 2008 that included a return to playing at the Green Man Festival, Brigyn released the single "Haleliwia" in November - a Welsh-language adaption of
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The brothers formed Brigyn in November 2004 with the release of their eponymous debut album. Released on the Gwynedd label Gwynfryn Cymunedol, the album received considerable airplay on
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During 2016, Brigyn performed the song "Gadael Bordeaux" for the first time on a BBC Radio Cymru. The song, co-written with Rhys Iorwerth commemorates the success of the
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followed in late 2005 and April 2006 respectively. A collection of songs were released exclusively on limited edition vinyl late in 2006 and a re-mix concept album,
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In November 2014, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Brigyn, a fourth collection of newly penned songs were release as an album, aptly named Brigyn 4.
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Brigyn released their first ever English-language material in 2010; the single "One Way Streets" was made available on 1 March as a download from the
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competition. In the absence of tours and concerts, and the European Champions Tournament in 2020, Brigyn re-recorded and released the song.
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During 2012, Brigyn teamed up with Hefin Huws to arrange, record and perform a collection of songs from both their catalogues for the
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outfit. The brothers cite various artists as influences, ranging from Björk to Simon & Garfunkel. They have performed at
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was released in May 2008, and the promotional campaign for the album began with an exclusive live session in 'The Hub',
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Following the success of their eponymously titled debut album in 2004, Brigyn released their second album
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showcase CD released by the Welsh Music Foundation in 2005. Later that year, a second album,
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Brigyn achieved prominence in the media through successfully obtaining the permission of
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later in the summer. A tour of Ireland soon followed. Also in 2006, the remix CD
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book for the song "I need all the friends I can get".
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to release a Welsh-language version of his 1984 song "
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In 2006, Brigyn toured Wales extensively, playing the
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Singer backs Welsh 'Hallejujah', BBC, 7 November 2008
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