Alan Stivell
French singer-songwriter and harpist
Born
January 6th, 1944
81 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
France
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A prominent figure in the revival of Breton music, this artist integrated traditional Celtic harp playing with contemporary music styles. Contributions included creating a bridge between traditional Breton culture and modern music. Through performances and recordings, brought attention to lesser-known Celtic folk traditions, influencing a generation of musicians dedicated to preserving and innovating traditional music forms. Released acclaimed albums, significantly impacting the world music genre and highlighting the harp's role within it.
Released the influential album 'Rí de Nola'
Revived interest in Breton music traditions
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