Modern Breton folk music scene is really cool. Great bands and artists: Ampouailh, Startijenn, Sylvain Barou, Xavier Boderiou, Alain Pennec... I guess the great Breizh folk revival of the 1970' and 80's - Alan Stivell, Tri Yann, Kornog, Gwerz - laid the groundwork for the Breton folk music of 21st century. The brand new album … Continue reading Tangi Le-Gall Carré & Typhaine Corre: Gouloù mil steredenn
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My soul dances with Ampouailh’s “Lang(u)ages”!
I have never been to France, so I haven't been to Brittany/Bretagne/Breizh either. I guess I should visit that northwestern corner of France, because it has a fabulous culture of Celtic music, there's a unique Celtic language and the history of the region is fascinating. And it's where the village of Asterix was located, so … Continue reading My soul dances with Ampouailh’s “Lang(u)ages”!
Finally checking out some fine music on my checklist
Whoa - an entire month has flown by without any blog posts. Good excuses, though: day job hassles, preparing for some gigs with my band (rock, not folk) and - most of all - a nine-day visit to the Southern and Inner Hebrides + one day in Oban. Loved Islay, adored Iona, was blown away … Continue reading Finally checking out some fine music on my checklist
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