Erik Marchand
Erik Marchand, formerly of the group Gwerz, is a powerful singer of Breton songs. His trio came into being when accompanist Thierry Robin discovered that the oud, or Middle Eastern lute, could reproduce the unusual intervals of traditional Breton vocal music. Soon, the duo had recruited Hameed Khan, a tabla player, to round out their Breton-Arabic fusion. ~ Steve Winick, All Music Guide
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In a world of strange collaborations, this has to stand as one of the most unusual. Marchand, from Brittany, has shown a fascination with Romanian music for some time now, and this mix with Taraf...
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| recent albums | date | score | reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Songs of Central Brittany | 2001 | n/a | 0 |
