Dafydd Iwan - Yma O Hyd

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Huw Stephens traces the history of Yma O Hyd and its resurrection as a football anthem.

Huw Stephens traces the history of Yma O Hyd and its resurrection as an anthem that will accompany the Welsh football side to their first World Cup in generations.

Nearly 40 years since it was recorded, how has a nationalist folk song from the 80s been resurrected as the anthem that’ll accompany the Welsh football side to their first World Cup in generations?

Huw Stephens traces the history of the song, what it meant when it was composed in the 80s and its resonance with football fans today.

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