Yucatan

Yucatan is a Welsh post-rock and ambient project formed in 2006 by Dilwyn Llwyd, with the aim of making abstract, epic music. The project releases and performs under the Yucatan name and is associated with chillout and world fusion as well as post-rock and ambient music.

Recording and release

Yucatan's self-titled debut album appears in 2007. It is recorded at Sigur Rós’ studio and receives critical praise. Radio One's Huw Stephens describes it as “stunning music from a special place”.

Live work and festivals

The group plays a range of festivals and concerts in Wales. Its festival appearances include three stages at the National Eisteddfod of Wales 2007, which is one of Europe’s largest and oldest cultural festivals, and two stages at the Gwyl Macs Festival 2007, a festival of contemporary music. Yucatan also performs at its own Gwyl Gardd Goll 2007 event, held in an amphitheatre in historic gardens. In addition, it appears on the Taith Tafod tour of Wales 2007 and plays individual gigs across Wales.

Planned activity

The project plans further touring across the UK and Europe and a second album in 2008.