Tags: Genre, Music Genre, Topical Concept.
Wales has a strong and distinctive link with music. The country is traditionally referred to as the land of song. This is a modern stereotype based on 19th century conceptions of Nonconformist choral music and 20th century male voice choirs Eisteddfodau and arena singing such as sporting events but Wales has a history of music that has been used as a primary form of communication.Wales has a history of folk music related to the Celtic music of countries such as Ireland and Scotland.