This website contains over five thousand concise biographies of individuals who have made a significant contribution to national life, whether in Wales or more widely.
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Shân Emlyn (1936-1997)
Shân Emlyn became a well-known singer in her teens, and was an influential promoter of Welsh folk songs, also recording songs from Patagonia.
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