breton
what it is
Brittany (French: Bretagne; Breton: Breizh; Gallo: Bertaèyn) is a cultural and administrative region in the north-west of France. It is characterized as one of the six Celtic nations. Since the early 1970s, Brittany has experienced a tremendous revival of its folk music.
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What is breton?
Brittany (French: Bretagne; Breton: Breizh; Gallo: Bertaèyn) is a cultural and administrative region in the north-west of France. It is characterized as one of the six Celtic nations. Since the early 1970s, Brittany has experienced a tremendous revival of its folk music.
What are good breton albums to start with?
Try Panique Celtique by Manau, La Ouache by Matmatah, Le Meilleur De Tri Yann by Tri Yann, and Bretonne by Nolwenn Leroy.
Who are some women making breton?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/breton/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making breton, from mainstream to underground.
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