Bratsch (band) explained

Bratsch were a French-based music ensemble using influences from Roma (i.e. "Gypsy") music, klezmer, jazz and many diverse folk traditions.^[1]

History

The group was formed in 1972 by guitarist Dan Gharibian and violinist Bruno Girard, and released its first album in 1976.^[2] 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.^[3] After more than 40 years of success, the group ended their career by giving a final concert on December 31, 2015.^[4]

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)

External links

• Bratsch official (Facebook)

Notes and References

1. Web site: 6moons.com - world music: Bratsch "Plein de Monde" . 2022-08-25 . 6moons.com.
2. Web site: Urban Bratsch / a RootsWorld review of World Music . 2022-08-25 . www.rootsworld.com.
3. "La Potinière : "Bratsch" à quatre et en musique", Jean-Pierre Thiollet, Le Quotidien de Paris, 2 July 1981.
4. Web site: Bratsch Konzertagentur Seliger . 2022-08-25 . www.bseliger.de.