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Kornog

Band, 1981-1987 FR
Folk

Kornog is a Breton folk music band formed in the 1980s. They are notable in that they have been perhaps the only Breton band to have had a serious touring presence in the United States, so for many in North America, Kornog defines Breton music. The word ‘kornog’ means “west” in the Breton language. Unique to Breton groups, the band’s approach is intended for listening and not specifically for the traditional “Fest Noz” dance circuit, and contains the Scots ballads of bouzouki and mandolin player Jamie McMenemy. The group was active from 1982 to 1987, then reunited again in 1999 and in 2000 released a new CD, "Korong". The group still plays together occasionally, and some of the members play together regularly in duo formats (2010 has seen the first tour of duo Siberil-McMenemy), although f

Members

	Gilles Le Bigot g FR
	Jean-Michel Veillon fl *1956 FR
	Christian Lemaître vn *1954 FR
	Soïg Sibéril g *1955 FR
	Jamie McMenemy voc, man *1953 FR
	Nicolas Quemener g, fl, voc *1964 FR