Since 1972, the year in which Gwendal was formed, its musical style has evolved, taking an increasingly sophisticated and original path. Gwendal has developed a…
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Artist Profiles: Alan Stivell
Alan Stivell is an innovator of the Breton-Celtic harp. For more than three decades, he has been at the forefront of a cultural and musical…
View More Artist Profiles: Alan StivellArtist Profiles: Cecile Corbel
Cecile Corbel was born in Brittany, the Celtic region in the northwest of France. As a child, she traveled all over Brittany with her parents,…
View More Artist Profiles: Cecile CorbelArtist Profiles: Bleizi Ruz
Bleizi Ruz (Red Wolves in the Breton language) performed at dances throughout Brittany for many years. The Red Wolves’ musical roots lied in the traditional…
View More Artist Profiles: Bleizi RuzArtist Profiles: Alain Pennec
Alain Pennec was born February 18, 1955. He is one of the most reputable Breton accordionists. He plays the diatonic accordion, an instrument that features…
View More Artist Profiles: Alain PennecArtist Profiles: Alain Genty
Alain Genty is an extraordinary and innovative bass player who has played with some of the best Breton bands including Gwerz, Den and Barzaz. He…
View More Artist Profiles: Alain GentyArtist Profiles: The McDades
The McDades At the heart of The McDades are three siblings: the fiddle playing Shannon, Solon on bass, and youngest brother, Jeremiah, a multi instrumental…
View More Artist Profiles: The McDadesArtist Profiles: Mary Jane Lamond
Mary Jane Lamond was born in 1960 in Kingston, Canada. Cape Breton’s modern sharer of ancient Gaelic songs, stories ‘and spirit using a variety of…
View More Artist Profiles: Mary Jane LamondArtist Profiles: Jerry Holland
Jerry Holland was a giant among fiddlers, one of the best North America has ever produced. He was one of the best-known Cape Breton musicians…
View More Artist Profiles: Jerry HollandArtist Profiles: Liam O’Flynn
Master uilleann piper Liam O’Flyn, also known as Liam Óg Ó Floinn, was born September 15, 1945 in Kill, County Kildare, Ireland. to musical parents.…
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