Dan ar Braz at Lorient

Dan Ar Braz, born Daniel Le Bras (1949, Quimper, Brittany), is a Breton guitarist and the founder of Héritage des Celtes. Image File history File links Dan_ar_braz. ... 1949 (MCMXLIX) was a common year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1949 calendar). ... Quimper (Kemper in Breton, Corspotium in Latin) is a commune of Brittany in northwestern France. ... Brittany has a spectacular coastline Flag of Brittany (Gwenn-ha-du) Historical province of Brittany région of Bretagne, see Bretagne. ... Brittany has a spectacular coastline Flag of Brittany (Gwenn-ha-du) Historical province of Brittany région of Bretagne, see Bretagne. ...

The apprenticeship years

At the age of 13 Daniel Le Bras owned his first guitar. He modelled himself on The Shadows, then Bob Dylan then Jimi Hendrix. Daniel's father insisted that he study catering instead of music. In 1967, while on a catering course in Benodet he met Alan Stivell who invited him to join his group. Alan Stivell and his musicians embraced Breton, Scottish , Irish music, and included Gabriel Yacoub who later formed Malicorne. After a successful tour in France in 1972 they travelled around Europe, North America and Australia. Alan's father had made a reconstruction of the ancient Breton harp in 1953 and Alan learned to play the harp, bagpipes and Irish flute. Daniel Le Bras changed his name to Dan Ar Bras to show that he belonged to Breton culture rather than French. The sound of his electric guitar made an exciting mix with Alan's celtic instruments and voice. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The Shadows are an English instrumental rock n roll group active from the 1950s to the 2000s. ... Bob Dylan (born Robert Allen Zimmerman on May 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter, author, musician and poet who has been a major figure in popular music for five decades. ... This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ... A professionally catered event Catering is the business of providing food service at a remote site. ... Music is a form of art that involves organized and audible sounds and silence. ... 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar (the link is to a full 1967 calendar). ... Bénodet (Benoded in Breton) is a commune in the département of Finistère, Bretagne, France. ... Alan Stivell at Lorient Alan Stivell (born Alan Cochevelou January 6, 1944) is a Breton musician from the town of Gourin. ... Brittany is a Celtic country rich in its cultural heritage. ... The Tannahill Weavers Scotland is internationally known for its traditional music, which has remained vibrant throughout the 20th century, when many traditional forms worldwide lost popularity to pop music. ... Gabriel Yacoub was born in Paris, of a Lebanese father and a French mother. ... Malicorne was a French folk-rock group the traditional years Malicorne was founded by Gabriel Yacoub and Marie Yacoub in 1974. ... 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ... World map showing Europe A satellite composite image of Europe Europe is one of the seven traditional continents of the Earth. ... World map showing North America A satellite composite image of North America. ... The harp is a stringed instrument which has the plane of its strings positioned perpendicular to the soundboard. ... 1953 (MCMLIII) was a common year starting on Thursday. ... A piper playing the Great Highland Bagpipe. ... The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view. ...

Dan as a soloist

In 1972 he formed his own group called Mor. Compared to Stivell's group, this was middle-of-the-road (MOR) and broke up shortly after recording one album. A solo album of Irish jigs and reels followed, but was not commercially successful. In 1976 he relocated to England and joined Fairport Convention. He changed his name again, this time to Dan Ar Braz. For about a year he played in concerts with Fairport but did not record any studio albums with them. The experience renewed his confidence. He returned to Brittany to record three solo albums in three years, each one using Celtic music. He sang in French and English. By this time he was making sales in the USA. 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ... Mor or MOR may refer to: In nobility: Capitão-Mor, the hereditary title and office given by the Portuguese Crown to nobleman granted the rule of Capitanias Úgaine Mor, legendary High King of Ireland of the 7th century BC Mor, a clan of Jats In music: M.O.R... This article is about the folk dance jig, for other meanings, see Jig (disambiguation). ... 1976 (MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday. ... Fairport is the name of several places in the United States of America: Fairport, Iowa Fairport, Kansas Fairport, Michigan Fairport, Missouri Fairport, New York Fairport, North Carolina Fairport, Virginia This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ...

The eighties

For several years Dan Ar Braz seemed to turn his back on Celtic music. In 1981 he toured Europe with his "Acoustic" album, a subdued collection of instrumentals, written by himself. He then joined a blues-rock trio. Between 1984 and 1987 he toured the United States over a dozen times. By the time he recorded "Musiques pour les silences à venir" in 1985, he was being described as "New Age". After another instrumental album, he surprised everyone by recording a collection of songs in English - "Songs" (1990). Most were written by him plus one each by Richard Thompson and Donovan. He teamed up with John Kirkpatrick to record a film score in 1992. Celtic music is a broad grouping of musical genres that evolved out of the folk musical traditions of the Celtic peoples of Western Europe. ... 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Blues Rock or Blues-rock is a fusion genre of music which combines elements of the blues with rock and roll. ... 1984 (MCMLXXXIV) was a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1985 (MCMLXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Richard Thompson (born 3 April 1949) is a British musician, best known for his guitar playing and songwriting. ... Donovan Philips Leitch (usually known simply as Donovan) (born May 10, 1946, in Maryhill, Glasgow) is a Scottish musician. ... John Kirkpatrick is an English player of free reed instruments In London John Kirkpatrick was born in 1947 in Chiswick, West London. ...

Héritage des Celtes

Dan Ar Braz's greatest moment occurred in 1992 when the organiser of the Festival de Cornouaille in Quimper asked him to create a live show uniting traditional music with modern styles. Dan had many contacts in Britain, France and America and delivered beyond all expectations. Donal Lunny came from Ireland, Karen Matheson from Scotland, Elaine Morgan from Wales and Bagad Kemper (bagpipers) and also Alan Stivell from Brittany. Altogether 75 musicians were involved. The group, called "L'Héritage des Celtes" performed at the Quimper festival in July 1993 then went on to Rennes in 1994. A hugely successful studio recording recreated the show. It sold 100,000 copies in over ten countries. A live album followed. Their fame within France was so great that in 1996 they represented France in the 41st Eurovision Song Contest. Dónal Lunny is an Irish musician The early years Dónal Lunny was born in 1947 in Tullamore, then moved to Newbridge, Country Kildare. ... Karen Matheson is a Scottish folk singer. ... Elaine Morgan is a Welsh folk singer. ... Alan Stivell at Lorient Alan Stivell (born Alan Cochevelou January 6, 1944) is a Breton musician from the town of Gourin. ... Some medieval houses, such as these at Champ-Jacquet, can still be found in the center of Rennes. ... The Eurovision Song Contest 1996 was the 41st Eurovision Song Contest and was held on May 18, 1996 in Oslo. ...

Finisterres

In 1997 they recorded "Finisterres" and again sold 100,000 copies. The music awards ceremony "Victories de la Musique" awarded them "Best Traditional Music Album" in 1998. They went on tour in France and played at Le Zenith in Paris on St Patrick's Day to 3,000 fans. In August 2000 the group played at the "Festival Interceltique" in Lorient where Dan announced that it would be the final concert. 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Return to solo work

Much to the disappointment of many fans, Dan Ar Braz returned to solo work. "Le mémoire des volets" (2001) is a tribute to deceased friends from his childhood. It is an instrumental nostalgic piece. Clearly Dan has two very different sides - the personal and the public. He performed in another huge show at the Stade de France on St Patrick's Day 2002. He has a huge catalogue of recorded works. This article is about the year 2001. ... St. ...

Discography

• - Stations (?1974)
• - Irish Reels, Jigs, Airs & Hornpipes (c 1975)
• - Douar Nevez (1977)
• - Allez dire à la ville (1978)
• - The Earth's Lament (1979)
• - Acoustic (1981)
• - Music For the Silences To Come (1985)
• - Septembre Bleu (1988)
• - Songs (1990)
• - Frontiers de sel/Borders Of Salt (1991)
• - Les Iles de la memoire: Compilation (1992)
• - Rêve de Siam (OST) - (1992)
• - Xavier Grall chante par Dan Ar Bras - (1992)
• - Theme For The Green Lands - (1994)
• - Kindred Spirit - (1995)
• - L'Heritages des Celtes -(1995)
• - L'Heritages des Celtes - Live (1997)
• - L'Heritages des Celtes - Finisterres (1997)
• - L'Essential en 3 CD (?1998)
• - Septembre Bleu (2000)
• - L'Heritages des Celtes - Zenith (2001)
• - La Memoire Des Volets Blancs (2001)
• - Made in Breizh (2002)
• - Celtiques (2003)
• - A Toi Et Ceux (2004)
• - Frontières de sel (2006) DVD&CD