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Alan Stivell

Active

1970s - 2000s

Born

1944 in Gourin, Brittany, France

Genre

International New Age

Styles

Ethnic Fusion Breton Celtic Fusion Celtic Celtic Folk International Fusion Traditional Irish Folk Traditional Celtic

Also Known As

Alan Cochevelou
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Alan Stivell

Biography by Bruce Eder

This eclectic French Celtic harpist is the leading pioneer of contemporary Breton music.
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Album Highlights

  • Renaissance of the Celtic Harp
    Alan Stivell
    Renaissance of the Celt …
  • Explore
    Alan Stivell
    Explore
  • The Mist of Avalon
    Alan Stivell
    The Mist of Avalon
  • Brian Boru
    Alan Stivell
    Brian Boru
  • Symphonie Celtique
    Alan Stivell
    Symphonie Celtique
  • Zoom 70-95
    Alan Stivell
    Zoom 70-95
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Artists Moods

  • Delicate
  • Laid-Back/Mellow
  • Restrained
  • Dramatic
  • Organic
  • Dreamy
  • Reflective
  • Sophisticated
  • Earnest
  • Gentle
  • Relaxed
  • Elegant
  • Refined
  • Soothing
  • Wistful

Artists Themes

  • Hanging Out
  • Reflection
  • Relaxation
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