TWO-TIME winners of Best Album at the Welsh Folk Awards VRï are heading to the Dorset for three concerts as part of the new programme by charity Artsreach.

Inspired by the incredible story of a time when Wales’ traditional music and dance were suppressed by Methodist chapels and, earlier, its language by the Act of Union, VRï shed new light on a vibrant folk tradition

Consisting of Jordan Price Williams (cello, voice), Aneirin Jones (violin, voice) and Patrick Rimes (viola, violin, voice), the trio harnesses the raw energy of the fiddle with the finesse of the violin, and the beauty of chamber music with the joy and hedonism of a pub session, all underpinned by powerful vocal harmonies

Their music, described by Sir Stephen Fry as “beautiful”,  are foot-stomping dance tunes delivered with the poise and elegance.

Catch them in Langton Matravers (01929 423834) on Friday, February 6, Sturminster Marshall (07903 057427) on Saturday, February 7, and Burton Bradstock (01308 897403) on Sunday, February 8.

Tickets and full details are available online at www.artsreach.co.uk