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John Hughes

1873-1932
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John Hughes (22 November 1873 in Dowlais, Wales – May 14, 1932 in Llantwit Fardre, Pontypridd, Wales) was a Welsh composer of hymn tunes. He is most widely known for the tune Cwm Rhondda.Hughes was brought up in Llanilltud Faerdref (in English: Llantwit Fardre). At age 12 he began work in Glynn Colliery in his home town and subsequently became a clerk at the Great Western Colliery Pontypridd where he worked for over 40 years. He served as a deacon and leader of the congregational singing in Salem Baptist Chapel in Llanilltud Faerdref.

     
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