Bratsch were a French-based music ensemble using influences from Roma (i.e. "Gypsy") music, klezmer, jazz and many diverse folk traditions.
History The group was formed in 1972 by guitarist Dan Gharibian and violinist Bruno Girard, and released its first album in 1976. They have released more than ten albums to date. The group was renowned for the diversity of its musical influences and for the virtuosity of its members and guest artists."La Potinière : "Bratsch" à quatre et en musique", Jean-Pierre Thiollet, Le Quotidien de Paris, 2 July 1981. After more than 40 years of success, the group ended their career by giving a final concert on December 31, 2015.
Members Dan Gharibian: guitar, bouzouki, vocals Bruno Girard: violin, vocals Théo Girard: double bass Nano Peylet: clarinet François Castiello: accordion, vocals
Discography
Albums 1976: Musiques de partout 1978: J'aime un voyou, maman 1981: Live à la Potinière 1989: Notes de voyage 1990: Sans domicile fixe 1992: Transports en commun 1993: Gipsy Music From the Heart of Europe 1994: Correspondances 1994: Le Mangeur de lune (soundtrack of film Dai Sijie) 1996: Ecoute ça chérie 1997: Terre Promise 1998: Rien dans les poches 1999: On a rendez-vous (Live) 2001: La vie, la mort, tout ça... 2003: Nomades en vol (Best of) 2005: Ca s'fête (Best of Live for 25th anniversary) 2007: Plein du monde 2011: Urban Bratsch 2013: Brut de Bratsch 1973→2013 (compilation, 3xCD+DVD)
References
External links Bratsch official (Facebook)