David Owen (harpist)


David Owen was a Welsh harpist, best remembered as the composer of the popular song, "Dafydd y Garreg Wen", which according to tradition Owen composed as he was dying. Dafydd y Garreg Wen was later adapted and published by harpist Edward Jones.
David Owen was the son of Owen Humphreys of :cy:Ynyscynhaearn|Ynyscynhaearn in Caernarfonshire. His mother's maiden name was Gwen Roberts. He composed several well-known airs. He was buried in the churchyard of St Cynhaiarn's Church in his home village of Ynyscynhaearn.

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