Karl Jenkins, OBE was raised in Penclawdd. Having made his mark in jazz & advertising music, his Adiemus project topped classical & pop charts around the world, gaining 17 platinum or gold album awards. The Armed Man gained gold disc status and Requiem was No 1 in the UK classical charts. He is in Classic FM's Hall of Fame, awarded the highest position for a living composer. A Fellow of many colleges, he became a Doctor of Music at the University of Wales in 2006. His OBE was awarded in the 2005 New Year Honours List.