Martin Leamon and Sille Ilves formed their unique Welsh – Estonian collaboration shortly after the 2001 Viljandi Folkmusic Festival. Since then they have developed a truly original fusion of two different musical cultures, rooted in tradition yet thoroughly modern, they create timeless music.

SILD (Estonian word for bridge) have recorded two albums for FflachTradd, Wales’ internationally respected traditional music label. Both were recorded by Jens Schroeder and were produced by Ceri Rhys Matthews.

The first PRIODI released in 2004 won wide critical acclaim and was described as 'mesmerising' and of 'incredible beauty'
The second album TRO released in 2008 has been described as mysterious, fragile and seriously magical and exquisitely beautiful.

Downloadable MP3s are available here for Priodi, Maagiline Hewl from PRIODI and Y Gwcw from TRO.

SILD have consistently created intimate, powerful performances at extensive concert and festival appearances.

SILLE ILVES is one of the finest fiddle players in her native Estonia and her adopted home of Wales.
She is also the leading exponent of the Hiiu-kannel (bowed harp), and an astonishing singer.
She has performed and recorded with many leading Welsh traditional musicians and is a member of Taran.

MARTIN LEAMON plays guitar; his style has been decribed as 'magisterial'.