La Bergère
Country of origin:
France
Type of music generally:
Neo-traditional contemporary folk, traditional folk
Status:
Most recent release, Étreintes (2014)
See also:
La Bergère's site
La Bergère's Bandcamp page
Comparisons:
Malicorne, Gabriel Yacoub, the more stripped-down songs of Steeleye Span
Covers/own material:
Own and traditional
General comments:
Lovely versions of traditional and neo-traditional French songs. Some especially gorgeous harmonies. Rather reminiscent of Gabriel Yacoub's solo work, but led by female vocals, and Sylvie Berger has a sweet, strong, and expressive voice. (Neile)
Recommended first album:
Either
Recordings:
- ouvarosa (2002)
- fi de l'eau (2006)
- Étreintes (2014)
Release info:
2002—elf
Availability:
France
Ecto priority:
Highly recommended
Group members:
Sylvie Berger—vocals
Julien Biget—guitar, vocals, psaltery, mandolin, octave guitar, slide, percussion
Emmanuel Parisell—diatonic accordion, concertina, vocals, flute, bone, castanets
Guest artists:
Estelle Amsellem—contrabass
Solange Panis, Eveline Paris—vocals
Frédéric Pari—clarinet, vocals
Willy Soulette—bass clarinet, vocals
Gabriel Yacoub—vocals, guitar, percussion
Produced by:
Gabriel Yacoub
Comments:
I was drawn to this by Gabriel Yacoub's participation, and am very glad to have discovered it. This is a lovely disc, full of gorgeous vocals and harmonies. Exceptionally lovely, and highly recommended for anyone who likes neo-traditional folk. (Neile)
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