Traditional Breton music is symbolised by the Breton bagpipes/organ combination (equivalent to the bagpipe/oboe duo). Played by musicians accompanied by singers or storytellers, this instrumental duo enlivens popular fetes and events. Other instruments may join in, such as the violin, the hurdy-gurdy, the harp or the clarinet.
Today, the players animate all the “festou noz” (night time festivals) encouraging both young and old to dance. Breton dances are performed in the round, in line or in pairs.
The heir to very ancient melodic traditions, Breton music is today combining with Celtic and modern influences. It is manifested by the presence of many Breton groups and artists such as Alan Stivell, Tri Yann or Dan Ar Braz, during fetes and festivals.
