Song: Yma o Hyd
- Title:
- Yma o Hyd
- Composer:
- Dafydd Iwan
- Arrangement:
- Dafydd Iwan (BSL Paul Whittaker OBE)
- Lyricist:
- Dafydd Iwan
- Key:
- A Minor
- Vocal range:
- 8th
- Parts:
- 1
- Standard:
- Challenging
- Theme:
- Welsh language, history of Wales, Welsh football
This song celebrates the language and culture of Wales; it was written by Dafydd Iwan in 1981 to show that Wales and the Welsh language are “still here” despite centuries of challenges and threats. It has since been adopted by ‘Y Wal Goch’ as the unofficial anthem of Welsh Football.
The British Sign Language version is arranged and performed by Paul Whittaker OBE.
This song is part of the 'Celebration suite' - a themed collection of songs which recognise and promote the rich culture and linguistically diverse population of Wales - This collection was made possible by the support of Welsh Government.