Talk:Tri Yann

Bretagne/Brittany
The current Bretagne/Brittany edit war is indicative of the sheer absurdity of this distinction and the bizarre ignorance that seems to accompany it. Firstly Nantes is not in the région of "Bretagne" at all and never has been. It is in Loire-Atlantique, which is part of the région of Pays de Loire. Secondly, it was in the Duchy of Brittany, and since Tri Yann identify very strongly as Breton, it is very important to mention that fact. Paul B (talk) 16:18, 2 June 2008 (UTC)

Breton Folk revival
The author speaks of a Folk revival in the 70s; it would be nice to say two words about it: first step (50s-60s) with the bagadoù and "cercles celtiques", second step (60s-70s) with Alan Stivell.82.126.101.70 (talk) 13:25, 6 October 2008 (UTC)


 * Actually it speaks of "folk rock", a significantly different concept from "folk revival". I don't think this is the article for a potted history of folk music. Paul B (talk) 13:33, 6 October 2008 (UTC)

The first contribution above is sensible. The revival of, and interest in, traditional music was an important part of a rediscovery of Breton identity - itself scarred by tensions over the various responses to the German occupation of France.

Alan Stivell did broaden awareness of the Breton tradition and broadened it into rock music in his career. Tri Yann are interesting in that they were originally part of the Gallo (Francophone) tradition in Brittany. They gradually increased their repertoire to include Breton language songs and dance music.

Another stalwart of both French and Breton song writing is Gilles Servat. Like Tri Yann, he is currently celebrating 40 years of performing and writing.

Bretonbrit (talk) 18:13, 21 August 2011 (UTC)


 * As I said above. This is not an article for the discussion of the history of Breton folk revival and folk rock, which could be inthe article music of Brittany. It's a complex subjwect to be sure, but the folk revival dates back to before the war - indeed as far back as Barzaz Breiz. Of course Gallo is not quite the same as 'Francophone'. Most Tri Yann stuff is in more or less standard French, not Gallo. Stivell and Servat both have their own articles. Discussion of the relationship between them does not belong here. Paul B (talk) 14:32, 24 August 2011 (UTC)

How many members?
German Wikipedia tells about four founding members of whom three have the name Jean (Yann, Johannes, John). In the English article (only) those three are mentioned as founders. Further on there are five actives now. German WP also say there are now eight Tri Yanns.


 * Are all of the three "Jean founders" still active members?


 * How many men founded the band?


 * Could anybody correct this in German Wikipedia or tell me / different user there?

--Tanneneichhorn (talk)