James James

James James
A memorial in Ynysangharad Park, Pontypridd, to Evan James and James James, composers of the Welsh national anthem
Born(1832-11-04)4 November 1832
Bedwellty, Monmouthshire, Wales
Died11 January 1902(1902-01-11) (aged 69)
Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
NationalityWelsh

James James (also known by the bardic name Iago ap Ieuan) (1832–1902) was a Welsh harpist and musician from Hollybush, Blackwood, Wales. He composed the tune of the Welsh national anthem Hen Wlad fy Nhadau (also known as Land of my Fathers). Today, the same tune is also used for the Breton anthem, Bro Gozh ma Zadoù, and the Cornish anthem, Bro Goth agan Tasow.

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