Barzaz is a Breton contemporary folk band that combines musical improvisation with folk, poetry and oral tradition tunes researched in the Lower Brittany region and also in Breton music literature. The group’s founders include singer Yann-Fanch Kemener, who has recorded various albums of Breton a cappella chants, flutist Jean-Michel Veillon, known for his work with the groups Galorn, Kornog and Denand guitarist Gilles Le Bigot, with a background in baroque music, rock and jazz, who was also a member of Galorn and Kornog.
Discography:
Ec’honder (Escalibur, 1989)
An den kozh dall (Keltia Musique, 1992)
Barzaz (Keltia Musique, 2013)
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
