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Welsh composer, born 1881
A.K.A.
Afan
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Male
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Birth:
15 April 1881(Cwmavon, Neath Port Talbot County Borough, Wales, United Kingdom)
Death:
13 May 1928
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The details
Biography
David John Thomas (15 April 1881 – 13 May 1928), often known by his bardic name of "Afan", was a Welsh composer, conductor, and organist.
Thomas is remembered mainly for his hymn tunes and songs such as "Drosom ni", "Suo Gan", and "Cymru fach i mi". His other works include a cantata, "Merch y Llyn" ("Lady of the Lake"), and a choral work, "He Fell Among Thieves", a setting of the famous poem by Sir Henry Newbolt.