Agnes Jenkins-Griffiths was a much-respected soprano soloist in the Rhondda valleys following the Second World War.

It was her reputation as such an outstanding performer that first brought her into contact with the relatively young Treorchy & District Male Choir.

Born in Treherbert, Agnes started to sing from a very young age in her local chapel.

Following the war years her popularity as a performer in local concerts grew and in December 1953 she made her first appearance with the Choir at a concert in Bethany Chapel, Treherbert where she received rapturous applause.

Over the next twelve years Agnes appeared in a total of thirty-two concerts with the Treorchy Male Choir, enthralling audience and choristers alike.

Although all of her concerts between 1953 and 1965 were largely in Wales, she gave many notable performances and the memory of her beautiful voice remains cherished by all who had the pleasure of listening to her.

Agnes Jenkins-Griffiths died in Treherbert in 2006.