Cein.
Cape Town based alternative indie artist with roots in folk songwriting. Sounds of nostalgia and the essence of time.
Ceinwen Buchan · portrait
SCROLL · INTO TWILIGHT Written as a teenager and rediscovered years later in an old music book, “Lightyears of Grace” draws on the untold stories of escaping and starting over. Rooted in the reality of gender-based violence, it’s a song about resilience — the strength it takes to endure, transform, and keep moving forward.
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With the likes of Bob Dylan, Van Morrison and Jimi Hendrix echoing through her childhood home, Ceinwen developed an early connection to music and a strong drive to write her own.
She is a Cape Town–based alternative indie artist with roots in folk songwriting — she began writing at 13, soon after learning guitar, and has since shaped a sound built on honest lyrics and stripped-back storytelling. Her music sits between folk songwriting and a more atmospheric, modern indie sound.
Alongside her music, she creates her own music videos and draws on a strong interest in poetry and visual storytelling. Her work focuses on real experiences — grief, growth, and resilience — told in a way that feels direct and honest.
“Honest, storyteller, cinematic.” — Cein, in three words
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