Gwerz
Gwerz is a type of folk song of Brittany.
In Breton music, the gwerz tells a story 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, 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
