Gwerz
Gwerz (Breton: [ɡʷɛ̞ʀz], "ballad", "lament", plural gwerzioù) is a type of folk song of Brittany.
In Breton music, the gwerz tells a story[1] which can be epic, historical, or mythological. The stories are usually of a tragic nature. The gwerz is characterised by an often monotonous melody and many couplets, all in the Breton language. Though historically sung unaccompanied,[2] some modern musicians use limited instrumentation with the gwerz.
Some of the most famous performers in current gwerzioù are Erik Marchand, Yann-Fañch Kemener, and Denez Prigent.
Gwerzioù
Here are some of the most famous gwerzioù:
- Gwerz Skolan
- Gwerz Ker is
- Gwerz Plogo
- Gwerz Fañchig kemper
- Gwerz ar vezhinerien
- Ar Roue Gralon ha Kear Is
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References
- Sean Williams (2010). Focus: Irish Traditional Music. Routledge. ISBN 0-415-99146-3.
- "Denez Prigent". Retrieved 26 Dec 2013.
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