Famous Welsh musicians who share your roots - stars like Rae Jenkins, Rebecca Jenkins and Alec John!
Nia Jenkins 'More than Soap' has won the 'Ceredigion Business Award in 2001' for manufacturing and in 2003 for export. Nia is also a national winner for two competitions in the Eisteddfod, the Mezzo Soprano open solo and the Welsh traditional solo 'Yr Hen Ganiadau'.
Nia Jenkins is the owner of 'More Than Soap', established in 2001. A Welsh based company manufacturing handmade, natural, organic, aroma-therapy soap and innovative bath and body products.
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Rae Jenkins Conductor of BBC Welsh Orchestra.
Born in Wales. Does anyone know where? - Ed.
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Rebecca Jenkins Fabulous soprano voice.
Born in Neath, 1981.
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Alec John British opera star. Born 23rd April 1898 in Cwmbran, Monmouthshire. Posted by Cwmcarvan Get more info?
Olivia Newton John Many TV and film appearances along with a highly successful music career. Stars in 'Greece' with John Travolta. Massive world-wide hit with her singles 'Country Roads' and 'Let's get Physical'.
Father was Welsh. Grandparents Ivor John and Daisy Newton ( i.e. were the Newton in Newton John comes from) Lived in Cardiff's Docklands in Lowden Square. Daisy Newton's family ran a pub there. Her Father became a college professor at Oxford/Cambridg Posted by rhidianthomas Get more info?
Jimmy Johnston London West End appearances in 'Barnham', 'Les Mis', 'Miss Saigon', 'Heathcliff' and 'Oaklahoma'. Only actor to play every male part in 'Cats' in the West End. Twice nominated for the prestigious Lawrence 'Olivier' award.
Born in Newport, South Wales.
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Aled Jones Choirboy (charted with smash hit 'Walking in the air'). Musicals, radio and TV presenter.
From Ynys Mon.
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Allan Jones Born 14th October 1907 died 27th June 1992. Starred in many Hollywood musicals of the 1930's including 'Showboat', 'The firefly' and 'A night at the opera'. Most famous for singing 'The donkey serenade'. Father of crooner Jack Jones.
His parents were from the Aberdare area, possibly Cwmbach.
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Olivia Newton John Father was Welsh. Grandparents Ivor John and Daisy Newton ( i.e. were the Newton in Newton John comes from) Lived in Cardiff's Docklands in Lowden Square. Daisy Newton's family ran a pub there. Her Father became a college professor at Oxford/Cambridg
The Definitive Collection Twenty two tracks of sheer pop gold! Includes monster hits like 'You're The One That I Want', 'Hopelessly Devoted To You', 'Physical' and the old favourite 'Take Me Home Country Roads'. You don't have to be a fan of Olivia Newton-John to enjoy this album, just a music lover!
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