Nansi Richards

Nansi Richards Jones MBE (14 May 1888 – 21 December 1979) was a Welsh harpist, sometimes known as the "Queen of the Harp"[1] or by her bardic name "Telynores Maldwyn".

After a year at the Guildhall School of Music, she toured with American comedian "Happy" Fanny Fields.

[1] Richards was appointed Royal Harpist to the Prince of Wales in 1911, a title she held until her death; the role remained vacant until it was reinstated in 2000.

[1] Richards is credited as teaching traditional triple-harp technique to several musicians, including entertainer Ryan Davies,[6] Dafydd and Gwyndaf Roberts of the folk band Ar Log, and triple harpist Llio Rydderch.

[9] A recording of Nansi Richards playing "Pen Rhaw" was included on the 2000 album The Rough Guide to Music of Wales.