He was given lessons on the harp by his uncle, and entered Eisteddfodau competitions from a young age, and often won prizes.
He travelled extensively throughout south Wales with his friend singer Robert Rees, and with Watkin Hezekiah Williams lecturing on folk-songs.
In 1906 he was awarded the A.R.C.M., and also received King Edward VII's command to play the harp at the opening of a new dock in Cardiff.
He died in 1946, and was buried in the cemetery at Tabernacl, Efail Isaf.
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