“YnCanu” by Sister Wives

"YnCanu" by Sister Wives is Northern Transmissions Song of the Day
Sister Wives photo by Photo by Laura Merrill

“YnCanu” (translated from Welsh as “Is Singing”) brings to life the haunting legend of the ghost of Wylfa Power Station. Workers at the site have long whispered of a mysterious presence—thought to be an opera singer named Rosina from New Zealand, whose haunting melodies echo through the station. Sung in Sister Wives’ Donna Lee’s native Welsh language, Sister Wives’ new single with its evocative lyrics and stirring composition, “”YnCanu” is a poignant reminder of life’s fragility, inviting listeners to reflect on the haunting presence of the past and the power of collective memory”…

The band say of the song: “YnCanu is a haunting ballad that weaves together the eerie folklore of ‘Madam Wen’ or ‘White Lady’, a spectral figure forever tied to the rugged cliffs and crashing seas near Cemaes and the imposing Wylfa nuclear power station. The song tells the tragic tale of a woman who either met her untimely death from the cliffs or now wanders, endlessly searching for a lost love.

“In its melodies, we wanted to capture ttwo parts of the tale: the tension between the relentless power of the nuclear station and the tranquil beauty of the surrounding landscape, mirroring the delicate balance between life and death.”

Sister Wives now includes Rachael Loomes (also of R. Loomes/Haus Horo) who started writing with the band after filling in for previous guitarist Liv Willars’ maternity leave.

Sister Wives 2025 Tour dates

10th May – FOCUS Wales, Wrexham
25th July – Sidney & Matilda, Sheffield

order “YnCanu” HERE

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