Andy Bevan delves into two books exploring the history of America’s first Black master mariner, Captain Hugh Mulzac.

Essays, interviews and reviews related to the arts, media and cultures of Wales.
Andy Bevan delves into two books exploring the history of America’s first Black master mariner, Captain Hugh Mulzac.
Angela Graham, co-author and editor of Sanctuary: There Must Be Somewhere, on writing poetry about fast-developing events
Adam Somerset reflects on the legacy of Welsh MP Leo Abse, 50 years on from the publication of his memoir
Rhys John Edwards speaks to Welsh singer songwriter Eädyth Crawford about the persisting misconceptions surrounding HIV in Wales.
Gracie Richards speaks to first time filmmakers, writer-director Craig Williams and producer Julien Allen about their debut short film, The
Kaja Brown reviews Es and Flo, a production from the Wales Millennium Centre which will soon transfer to the Kiln Theatre in London
Maisie Allen explores the rise of new independent Welsh record labels and its implications for the future of the Welsh music scene.
Past participants in Hay Festival’s Writers at Work development programme share their experiences and what the scheme means for them.
Rhys Edwards presents a programme designed by the Welsh National Opera to help people with Long-Covid symptoms.