The Gentle Good / Khasi-Cymru Collective
The Gentle Good is the stage name of Welsh songwriter and musician Gareth Bonello
The Gentle Good is the stage name of Welsh songwriter and musician Gareth Bonello
Known for his enchanting melodies, intricate guitar style and beautiful acoustic arrangements, The Gentle Good is the stage-name of Welsh musician Gareth Bonello. A past recipient of both the Welsh Music Prize and the Welsh Language Album of the Year Award, Gareth is a captivating interpreter of traditional Welsh music and one of the foremost songwriters working in the Welsh tongue today.
Gareth has also built a reputation for successful cross-cultural collaboration and his recordings with artists from China and from the indigenous Khasi communities of Northeast India have garnered international acclaim. The latest album Galargan (Lament), is a stripped-back exploration of traditional Welsh melody that took form during the long isolation of the pandemic. It has received rave reviews, including a rare 5 stars from The Guardian.