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70s Breton Psychedelic Folk and Rock w/ Léna C

Hebden Bridge, 27.12.24

Brittany, the only Celtic region in France, boasts a rich cultural heritage—music, language, dances, costumes, and events. Growing up in a family of traditional musicians, I initially rebelled and distanced myself from my musical roots. However, after living in the UK for over a decade, I reconnected with my heritage and began exploring the music created in Brittany during the 1970s. This era marked the revival of Celtic psychedelic folk and rock, carrying a powerful message of liberation and independence for Brittany, in response to what was seen as France's cultural and political domination over the distinctive regional identities across the country. The music from this period blends traditional Breton melodies with the psychedelic flair that defined the 70s globally. Many of the tracks featured in this mix aren't available online, so I recorded most of it from my personal record collection.

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Tracklist

  • 0:00:22
    Alan Stivell
    Ys
  • --:--
    Maripol 
    Avec L’homme Aux Cheveux Verts
  • 0:08:22
    Annkrist 
    Acier Béton
  • Kyaldan 
    Oraison
  • Gérard Delahaye 
    La Complainte Orthopédique Et Profane Des Pneus, De Mr Gildas Beauvir, Interprétée Par Son Auteur.
  • Annkrist 
    Ciel Fauve
  • Kyaldan 
    L'Agonie
  • Kristen Nogues 
    Marc'h Gouez
  • Dan Ar Bras 
    Douar Nevez (Terre Nouvelle)
  • Kyaldan 
    Prince Des Flots
  • Alan Stivell
    Les Britons Dans L’Ile De Bretagne (HON AMSER-DREMENET/OUR PAST (Dedicated To Glenmor))
  • Kyaldan 
    La Charrette Des Morts
  • Dan Ar Braz
    L’amour, Le Nucléaire Et Le Crépuscule
  • Mor 
    Peut-Etre Pas La Guerre
  • Kristen Nogues 
    Hunvre
  • Mor 
    7 H. Du Soir
  • Mor 
    My Child
  • Alan Stivell 
    La Révolution Française Et Le 19e Siècle = Dispac'h Bro-C'hall Ag An 19e Kantwed
  • Maripol 
    Femme de Sable Et D’eau