Rhydd

‘Rhydd’ (‘Free’) is Kizzy’s second solo album and her first on Sain Records. Having come to the fore several years ago as a young, fresh and extraordinary sophisticated musical talent, by now Kizzy is regarded as one of the most promient and exciting contemporary musicians of her generation. This album is a highly personal album, on so many levels. The whole album was recorded, produced and mixed by Kizzy at her home studio and she also plays every instrument. The songs, some composed several years ago and kept under wraps for a while, and others more recently composed, all reflect Kizzy’s inner journey from feeling lost to starting to understand and accept herself for who she is. A series of difficult and traumatic experiences led to a need for healing and sharing and through her music Kizzy has been able to find the freedom that comes with growth and confidence. Through her unique combination of Welsh language soul-funk jazz she takes us on a sincere and enthralling journey to a mindset with no boundaries and no barriers. Vocally and instrumentally experimenting with rhythm and melody her songs constantly succeed to break down conventions, always surprising and inspiring the listener, while also evoking a wide range of emotions. Having performed extensively in Wales and beyond, at festivals such as Cambridge Folk Festival, Cheltenham Jazz, London Jazz Festival, Womex, Celtic Connections, Hay Festival, Lorient, Sŵn and Prince Edward Island Festival, Canada, Kizzy has alson been a guest artist with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and has also supported Gruff Rhys. A mature and inventive performer and composer who has breathed new life to the scene here in Wales, Kizzy’s second solo album will definitely confirm her standing as one of the best musical artists around.

1 Deifio

2 70 milltir yr awr

3 Breuddwydion

4 Fy ngelyn

5 Sgleinio

6 Deall

7 Llwch angen ei glirio

8 Dal yn dynn

9 Rhydd

10 Fy ngolau

11 Sbio

12 Enquanto ha vida, ha esperanca

13 Pwy dwi eisiau bod