Cymraeg Mandinka Connections | Sura Susso & Mari Mathias
Schedule
Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm
UTC+00:00Location
Galeri (Caernarfon) | Bangor, WA
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Mae Cymraeg Mandinka Connections yn gydweithrediad cerddorol rhwng y gantores Gymreig Mari Mathias a’r chwaraewr kora o Gambia, Sura Susso, sy’n archwilio’r traddodiad o adrodd straeon trwy gerddoriaeth yng Nghymru ac yn Gambia. Daw Sura o linach griot (Jali), gan ddod â hanes llafar cyfoethog diwylliant Mandinka Gorllewin Affrica, tra bo Mari yn tynnu ar chwedloniaeth a llên gwerin Gymreig yn ei steil gwerin amgen.Mae’r ddau yn perfformio yn eu hiaith gyntaf, gan ddathlu a chadw eu gwreiddiau diwylliannol. Mae’r prosiect yn cysylltu hen straeon a rhai cyfoes, gan hyrwyddo’r ieithoedd Cymraeg a Mandinka i gynulleidfaoedd newydd.
Hyd y perfformiad:45 munud – egwyl 20 munud – 45 munud.
Hygyrchedd:Cysylltwch â ni os oes gennych unrhyw anghenion mynediad megis lle addas ar gyfer cadair olwyn yn yr awditoriwm, neu unrhyw anghenion mynediad eraill y gallem helpu gyda nhw.
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Cymraeg Mandinka Connectionsis a musical collaboration between Welsh singer Mari Mathias and Gambian kora player Sura Susso, exploring the shared tradition of storytelling through music in Wales and Gambia. Sura, from a griot (Jali) lineage, brings the rich oral history of West African Mandinka culture, while Mari draws on Welsh folklore and mythology in her alternative folk style.
Both artists perform in their native languages, celebrating and preserving their cultural roots. Their work bridges ancient and modern stories, aiming to connect audiences with the enduring relevance of folklore and promote the continued use of Welsh and Mandinka languages.
Runtime:45 minutes – 20 minute interval – 45 minutes
Accessibility:Please contact us if you have any access needs that would require a suitable place for a wheelchair in the auditorium, or any other access needs we could help with.
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Where is it happening?
Galeri (Caernarfon), Balaclafa, Balaclafa, Caernarfon, LL55 1AR, United Kingdom, BangorEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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