Né à Rennes, le trio DIXIT ("a dit" en latin) se saisit de la musique traditionnelle bretonne, la fait sienne et pose un regard novateur sur ces airs et rythmes qui invitent à la danse. A partir d'un ensemble instrumental atypique, avec générosité et créativité, les trois musiciennes inventent leur propre langage musical, donnant des couleurs inédites aux répertoires à danser bretons.

 

Distribution : Klervi Piel (basson, bombarde) – Sterenn Toscer (chant, violon) – Morgane Gregory (harpe, pédales d’effet)
 

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Born in Rennes, the trio DIXIT ("said" in Latin) takes traditional Breton music, makes it their own and takes an innovative look at these tunes and rhythms that invite you to dance. From an atypical instrumental ensemble, with generosity and creativity, the three musicians invent their own musical language giving new colours to Breton dance repertoires.

 

Dixit is Sterenn Toscer (vocals - violin), Klervi Piel (bassoon - bombe) and Morgane Grégory (harp - effects).

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Workshops and sessions:

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- Breton Dances (all levels)

- Learn Traditional Breton repertoire (for intermediate musicians)

- Learn Traditional Breton repertoire (for advanced musicians)

- How to play with Breton groove

- Breton Singing

- Singing for Dancing in French language
- Breton Tune Trad Jam

After 21 years of touring Europe, Naragonia has become an established name within the European folk scene. Since their inception in 2003, Toon and Pascale have released 10 warmly received albums and contributed to countless other recordings and projects.
 

Throughout this period, they have continuously sought to develop a unique sound and interplay. With their music, Pascale and Toon have inspired numerous musicians and groups. Many of Naragonia’s tunes have since become standards within the folk world.

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Workshops and sessions: 
 

- Ensemble Arrangements for bal folk music

- Learn Naragonia's repertoire (for beginner/intermediate musicians) 

- Learn Naragonia's repertoire (for advanced musicians)

- Let's talk about how to compose tunes for bal folk dances
- Tune session: Modern Bal Folk Tunes

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On fiddle and flute, this duo offers a psychedelic display of traditional dance tunes, the colour of blackberries and the texture of ice snapping across the lake in spring. Katariina Tirmaste (Tartu, Estonia) and Alan Mackie (Toronto, Canada) animate traditional music from their homes and from along the roads in between.

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Workshops and sessions:
 

- Singing workshop​

- Scandinavian Tune Session