Gruff Rhys has released a new track. Bae Bae Bae was recorded to accompany a visual installation as part of Carnifal y Môr (Sea Festival), which forms part of the National Eisteddfod in Cardiff. Rhys said: “Pop music has always been dependent on coincidences, accidents and unexpected meetings of cultures. Cardiff’s tradition of being a welcoming refuge to people from all parts of the world (Snowdonia in my case!) makes it a good a place as any to create exciting and unexpected records. On ‘Bae Bae Bae’ i worked with producer Kris Jenkins in Grangetown along with several musicians including N’famady, a Balafon player who has been living in Cardiff for a week! It was a brand new instrument to my ears and the track would have been a sombre affair without it. I also had the privilege of working with the South African producer Muzi recently and i am delighted he agreed to mix this track. This is a song of celebration but the lyrics have been mainly inspired by Megan Broadmeadow’s art and her interest in the colour and medicinal qualities of algae found in Cardiff Bay. There are two versions of the track - a shorter version produced by Muzi and a longer version inspired by 12” Balearic records mixed by Kris Jenkins.” Other musicians to feature on the folk-pop, Welsh language track include N’famady Kouyaté (balafon), Catherine Morgan (trumpet), Mary-Anne Roberts (vocals) and Wonderbrass. The Super Furry Animals frontman also released a new song, No Profit in Pain, in July to celebrate the National Health Service’s 70th birthday, and 'Babelsberg', his latest solo LP, in June. He will support the record with UK and Ireland dates later in the year. Gruff Rhys Upcoming Tour Dates are as follows Wed September 12 2018 - LONDON Barbican Centre

Sat September 15 2018 - MANCHESTER RNCM Concert Hall

Sun September 16 2018 - MANCHESTER RNCM Concert Hall

Thu November 08 2018 - PORTSMOUTH Wedgewood Rooms

Fri November 09 2018 - BRIGHTON Old Market

Sat November 10 2018 - FOLKESTONE Quarterhouse

Sun November 11 2018 - OXFORD O2 Academy Oxford

Mon November 12 2018 - BRISTOL SWX Bristol

Tue November 13 2018 - BIRMINGHAM Glee Club

Thu November 15 2018 - GLASGOW SWG3

Fri November 16 2018 - LEEDS Church

Sat November 17 2018 - LIVERPOOL Arts Club

Sat December 01 2018 - CORK St Lukes

Sun December 02 2018 - GALWAY Roisin Dubh

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