Race Horses
At the back end of 2004 in Aberystwyth, some members of the sadly-missed (but school-age) band Mozz reformed as the fuzzy indie Welsh-language outfit Radio Luxembourg.
Racing Cars
A Welsh rock band who had a massive hit single in the 1970s, but there was more to the band than that.
Rap and hip hop
Beneath the radar, Wales' hip hop scene is verdant and well-respected.
Rhos Male Voice Choir
One of the oldest and most distinguished choirs in Wales which throughout its history has continued to achieve the highest awards.
Rhydian Roberts
Brecon-area 'popera' star Rhydian Roberts shot to fame in The X Factor, coming runner-up in 2007.
Ricky Valance
Ricky Valance is best known for the number one single Tell Laura I Love Her, which sold over a million copies in 1960.
Risca Male Voice Choir
Founded in 1970, Risca Male Choir has established an enviable reputation both in competition and on the concert platform.
Rock music in Wales
Rock music in Wales, which has always been big, has enjoyed an unprecedented surge in popularity in the last decade.
Rod Thomas
London-based Welsh singer-songwriter Rod Thomas writes winsome indie pop gems.
Ruffstylz
Lyrical fountain and Cardiff hip-hop scene stalwart, Ruffstylz lays claim to the longest freestyle rap world record.
Scritti Politti
Green Gartside formed Scritti Politti in the early 1980s and enjoyed chart success. He enjoyed a renaissance in the 2000s.
Secondson
One of the UK's top hip hop producers with his own label.
Secret Show
A side project of Funeral For A Friend frontman Matt Davies, The Secret Show released one album and are currently on hiatus.
Seindorf Beaumaris Band
There has been a band in Beaumaris since the 1880s: initially a wind band, and a brass band since 1921. By the early 1980s, the lack of employment in the area made it difficult to sustain an adequate membership and radical moves had to be taken to ensure the band's survival.
Sesiwn Fawr Dolgellau
Sesiwn Fawr Dolgellau is a music festival in the southern end of the Snowdonia National Park, featuring a real mix of musical styles.
Shakin' Stevens
The Green Door to This Ol' House is still swinging for Shakin' Stevens.
Shirley Bassey
Best known for her classic James Bond theme tunes, Shirley Bassey has the longest chart career in history.
Sibrydion
Beganifs became Big Leaves in the late 1990s. Their summer indie pop laid the foundations for Sibrydion.
Sir Geraint Evans
How many baritones would turn down the chance to sing what is arguably Mozart's greatest role - Don Giovanni - at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden? Geraint Evans did.
Stereophonics
Cwmaman's Stereophonics had early success with Word Gets Around before they became a firm MOR favourite.
Steve Balsamo
Steve Balsamo came to public recognition playing the titular role in Jesus Christ Superstar.
Steve Strange
Visage singer Steve Strange had a great and lasting impact on the UK clubbing scene.
Storys
Fronted by the charismatic singer Steve Balsamo, The Storys have taken their West coast-tinged pop rock to the masses.
Stuart Burrows
Stuart Burrows occupied the top rung of the operatic lyric tenor ladder for 20 years from the mid-60s, particularly known for his fine performances of Mozart. And yet he could have been a professional rugby player before converting his career to the opera and concert stage.
Super Furry Animals
The Super Furry Animals have never quite had success in proportion to their invention, but they remain a hugely influential Welsh band.
Swci Boscawen
Mared Lenny formed Doli at the age of just 12, then her band became Swci Boscawen in 2002.
Sŵn Festival
Radio 1 DJ Huw Stephens has put together the Sŵn Festival as a Cardiff-wide music festival each autumn.
Texas Radio Band
One of the best-known Welsh-language indie outfits, Texas Radio Band were named after a Doors track.
The history of music in Wales
Our guide to some of the many highlights of Welsh rock and pop, from the 1960s to the present day.
Tigertailz
With a gargantuan list of members recalling the best of spoof rockers, Tigertailz were a band who exist in a sleaze-rock vacuum.
Tom Jones
In his time Tom Jones has tried his hand at styles including pop, rock, country, big band, dance and jazz, and he's still going strong today.
Treorchy Male Voice Choir
From inauspicious beginnings in 1883 in The Red Cow pub, the Treorchy Male Choir has developed into what is probably the most famous male voice ensemble in the world.
Tsunami Relief Cardiff, 2005
In late December 2004 a massive tsunami caused huge damage and death in the Indian Ocean.
Tystion
Fierce campaigners for the promotion of the Welsh language, rappers Tystion fused bilingual rhymes with a revolutionary ideology.
Rock in Wales
Miners' benefits
Listen to Billy Bragg talking to us about the shows he played in aid of miners' families.
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