Music & Culture

The Thistle & Shamrock: Brittany

Musicians Nicolas Quemener, Kevin Burke, Christian Lemaître and Charlie McKerron at The Celtic Fiddle Festival.
Musicians Nicolas Quemener, Kevin Burke, Christian Lemaître and Charlie McKerron at The Celtic Fiddle Festival. Ben Costello / Courtesy of the artist

Hear intoxicating melodies from the father of the pan-Celtic sound, Alan Stivell, along with Kornog, and The Celtic Fiddle Festival. This week we feature the musicians who have helped shape the contemporary Breton sound.

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