Violonelles

Violonelles unites four, sometimes three folk-curious souls, multi-lingual and multi-national and all living in the border triangle of Germany, France and Switzerland.

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With a particular penchant for Celtic music from Brittany, Scotland and Ireland, their repertoire extends to Scandinavia and further afield.

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These musical references span both traditional and modern tunes from a wide range of folk traditions, including the dance customs of bal folk and fest noz. 

 

In their colourful modern presentation, Violonelles testifies to a living musical tradition that briefly revives mourning from centuries past, and brings joy to dancing feet.