Dafydd Iwan, one of Wales' best known folk singers, says the situation is "very worrying".

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By subverting traditional Welsh folk songs and composing her own, sometimes minimalistic influenced music, Hafana simultaneously continues and breaks with tradition. Child Owlet by Cerys Hafana.

"We formed Ar Log in 1976, with the dream of being able to earn a living solely by playing traditional Welsh music" said Dafydd Roberts, one of the founding members of Ar Log.

The Welsh government said supporting traditional music was one of its "ambitions". "We note the Arts Council of Wales' response and will consider the report in its entirety," a spokesperson added.