Bratsch (band)

For the Swiss municipality, see Bratsch. For the musical instrument, see Viola.

Bratsch in 2011

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

## History

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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

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* Dan Gharibian: guitar, bouzouki, vocals
* Bruno Girard: violin, vocals
* Théo Girard: double bass
* Nano Peylet: clarinet
* François Castiello: accordion, vocals

## Discography

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### Albums

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* 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)

## References

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

## External links

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* Bratsch official (Facebook)

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