Steve Eaves

Steve Eaves is a poet, songwriter and singer, working in Welsh.

Born in 1952, Stoke-On-Trent, England, he became immersed in Welsh culture when studying at the University of Lampeter during the 1970s. He came to prominence in the early 1980s, with the publication of two volumes of poetry - mainly written in free verse - "Noethni" in 1983 and "Jazz yn y nos" three years later. In the same period, he began to apply his poetry to music, performing as a singer and guitarist, initially with his "Triawd" (Trio), which evolved into his current backing group, "Rhai Pobl" (Some People). The influence of the Blues is very significant in both his poetic and musical style [ [http://www.bbc.co.uk/cymru/gogleddorllewin/enwogion/cantorion/pages/steve_eaves.shtml Biography on BBC Wales's site (In Welsh)] ] . Jazz, folk and rock are also cited as musical influences. Allusions to Christianity and Taoism beliefs are seen in his lyrics.

To date, he has released 9 albums and 2 volumes of poetry. He lives in the Bethesda area of Gwynedd. He is a widower; his 2007 album, "Moelyci", largely deals with his reaction to the death of his wife, Siân. He is a father of three; his daughter, Lleuwen, is an accomplished jazz singer and musician. Eaves also works as a translator.

Biblography

* "Noethni" (Nakedness), 1983 (Y Lolfa)
* "Jazz yn y Nos" (Jazz in the Night), 1986 (Y Lolfa)

Discography

* "Viva la Revolucion Galesa!", 1984
* "Cyfalaf a chyfaddawd" (Capital and Compromise), 1985 (Sain)
* "Sbectol Dywyll" (Dark Glasses), 1989 (Ankst)
* "Tir Neb" (No Man's Land), 1990 (In aid of Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg)
* "Croendenau" (Sensitive), 1992 (Ankst)
* "Y Canol Llonydd Distaw", 1996 (Ankst)
* "Iawn" (Alright), 2001 (Sain)
* "Moelyci", 2007 (Sain)

References