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Alan Stivell
Alan Stivell is a Breton harpist and singer born in 1944 in Saint-Malo, France. He started playing music early, drawing from Celtic folklore and traditions....
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'raog Mont D'ar Skol
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A United Earth I (March)
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A United Earth III (Waltz)
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A United Earth Ii (Ballad)
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Aet On (Into The Universe's Breath)
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An Alarc'h
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An Eur-se Zo Ken Tost D'ar Peubrad (Cette Heure Si Près De L'éternel)
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An Hani a Garan
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Ar Chas Donv'yelo Da Ouez (Les Chiens Redeviendront Sauvages)
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Ar Geoded Skedus - La Cité Rayonnante
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Ar Vritoned 'ba Inis Breizh (The Bretons In Britain)
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Ar Wezenn Awalou (Le Pommier)
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Armoricaine (Suite
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Arvor-you (Arvorioù - I Love You)
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Back To Breizh!
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Beg Ar Van (La Pointe Du Van)
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Alan Stivell is a Breton harpist and singer born in 1944 in Saint-Malo, France. He started playing music early, drawing from Celtic folklore and traditions. His song "Ar Chas Donv'yelo Da Ouez (Les Chiens Redeviendront Sauvages)" became notable in the Celtic revival movement.
Stivell sings in Breton, a language that has faced marginalization in France. This choice, along with his approach of mixing traditional Breton melodies with modern instrumentation, drew criticism from some purists who questioned its authenticity.
He has worked with musicians like Yann-Fañch Kemener on vocals and Jean-Louis Jossic on guitar. His recordings include pieces such as "An Alarc'h" and "A United Earth I (March)," which touch on themes from Celtic history to broader social ideas.
Stivell's advocacy for Breton culture and language has been a consistent part of his work, influencing how Celtic music is perceived in contemporary settings.
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