Mali Hâf

Mali Hâf
Born (1997-07-28) July 28, 1997
OriginCardiff, Wales
EducationLeeds Conservatoire
GenresCeltic pop
Occupationsinger-songwriter
Websitemalihaf.com

Mali Hâf (born July 28 1997[1][2]) is a Welsh-language singer from Cardiff, Wales, who appeared at Glastonbury Festival 2025.[3]

Early life

Mali Hâf grew up in Wales and learnt piano at a young age.[4] She has a sister called Sioned, and her grandparents lived in Llanfarian near Aberystwyth.[5]

Hâf studied Popular Music at Leeds Conservatoire.[1]

Career

Mali Hâf's single Mae Hen Wlad fy Mamau (H.W.F.M) (English: Old Land of My Mothers) became popular on radio and social media in 2025.[6] It is a reimagining of the Welsh anthem, Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau (English: Old Land of My Fathers).[7][8][9] The song won her the 6 Music Roundtable competition, despite the judges not understanding Welsh.[10]

Mali Hâf was a runner-up in the Glastonbury Emerging Talent Competition 2025 with her song Esgusodion, winning the opportunity to perform at the festival's BBC Introducing stage.[3][10][11]

Hâf's single Llais (released July 2025) was inspired by Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter and Marina.[12] She toured the UK at the end of 2025.[9]

Hâf describes her style as "Celtic pop",[6] and cites David Byrne as an influence,[4] as well as Gwenno, Kate Bush and Björk.[1] She works from a home studio in Cardiff called Gwefus Mefus (English: Strawberry Lips),[6][8][12] and releases her music under the Côsh record label.[13]

Personal life

Mali Hâf is from Cardiff,[1][3][5][9][12] where she worked as a community worker.[14]

Hâf was raised a Buddhist[4] and seeks inspiration from Saraswati.[15]

Hâf was diagnosed with ADHD at 16 and experiences synesthesia.[2][8] She describes herself as neurodivergent.[4] She takes ADHD medication to help her finish her creative projects.[2][5]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Cross, Gemma (5 June 2025). "Pop Graduate Secures Glastonbury Slot". Leeds Conservatoire. Retrieved 2 July 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 Murphy, Isaac Patrick (8 December 2022). "How ADHD shaped musician Mali Hâf's new EP". alt.cardiff. Retrieved 2 July 2026.
  3. 1 2 3 Jones, Indigo (28 June 2025). "Glastonbury's Welsh language pop star who is playing alongside Charli XCX and The 1975 after catching the eye". WalesOnline. Retrieved 30 June 2025.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "Q&A with Mali Hâf". LOCK. 20 August 2024. Retrieved 2 July 2026.
  5. 1 2 3 "Ateb y Galw: Mali Hâf". BBC Cymru Fyw (in Welsh). 17 June 2024. Retrieved 2 July 2026.
  6. 1 2 3 Price, Stephen (25 June 2025). "Mali Hâf shares excitement ahead of Glastonbury performance". Nation Cymru. Retrieved 30 June 2025.
  7. ↑ Price, Stephen (8 March 2025). "Mali Hâf shares bold reimagining of Welsh national anthem". Nation.Cymru. Retrieved 2 July 2026.
  8. 1 2 3 Benitez-Eves, Tina (31 July 2025). "Welsh Singer-Songwriter Mali Hâf Finds Her Voice With 'Magickal' Single "Llais"". American Songwriter. Retrieved 2 July 2026.
  9. 1 2 3 Hillier, Katie (16 October 2025). "Review: Mali Hâf, the Louisiana - 'Brings a unique artistry to the grassroots'". Bristol24/7. Retrieved 2 July 2026.
  10. 1 2 "Mali Hâf yn ennill cystadleuaeth Roundtable 6 Music". BBC Cymru Fyw (in Welsh). 13 June 2025. Retrieved 2 July 2026.
  11. ↑ "'Dydi canu'n Gymraeg ddim angen dal eich gyrfa yn ôl' - Mali Haf". BBC Cymru Fyw (in Welsh). 26 April 2025. Retrieved 2 July 2026.
  12. 1 2 3 Price, Stephen (12 July 2025). "Mali Hâf shares new single Llais following Glastonbury success". Nation.Cymru. Retrieved 2 July 2026.
  13. ↑ "Mali Hâf". Recordiau Côsh Records. Retrieved 2 July 2026.
  14. ↑ Jones, Amelia (30 March 2026). "Singer-songwriter Mali Hâf releases new political single at pivotal time for Wales". Nation.Cymru. Retrieved 2 July 2026.
  15. ↑ Bound, Chris (10 March 2022). "Getting To Know... Mali Hâf". Mystic Sons. Retrieved 2 July 2026.
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