Sunday, August 09, 2009

The Dylan Thomas home: Laugharne

There are many things the Welsh are proud of, their music for instance, but high on the list is Dylan Thomas. Here are some photos from our visit to Laugharne:Where Dylan Thomas wrote some of his greatest works, including Under Milkwood













Art at the Botanical Garden

I found this piece of art wonderful so here it is, enjoy.





Thursday, August 06, 2009

" No Pasaran:" With Cor Cochion (The Red Choir) in Maerdy photos by Dan Cohen

Wendy Lewis, Cor Cochion Musical Director and Ray Davies










The Labor Chorus and Cor Cochion join voices at Teify House, Maerdy










Labor Chorus accompanist Dennis Nelson


















Ray Davies waving flag as choruses sing











(Standing l to r) ?, Leighton Andrews-Assembly Member, Ray Davies and Dennis Nelson; (Seated l to r) Georgia Wever, Arnold Owen and Ms. Owen












Cor Cochion Caerdydd

















Cor Cochion sings on the Maerdy bridge dedicated to Frank Owen who was killed in combat at Brunete in July 1937.











The NYC Labor Chorus sings on the Frank Owen bridge














Georgia Wever and Arnold Owen (Frank's brother)








































































The Chorus performs at the Ferndale Community School in Excelsior Terrace, Maerdy. Wise and Foolish Dreamers (Wales and the Spanish Civil War) Exhibit.








The Kids really enjoyed the concert. I made a friend (See young man with thumb up in the middle on the right).





































The Ferndale Community School pupils perform