The Goadec Sisters (Ar C'hoarezed Goadeg in Breton) usually known as ''Les sœurs Goadec'' in French, were a Breton vocal group originating from Treffrin ( Côtes d'Armor,

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). The trio embody the traditional

music of Brittany Since the early 1970s, Brittany has experienced a tremendous revival of its folk music. Along with flourishing traditional forms such as the bombard- biniou pair and fest-noz ensembles incorporating other additional instruments, it has also branche ...

, singing a cappella. The three sisters were Maryvonne (1900-1983), Eugenie (1909-2003) and Anastasie Goadec (1913-1998). They began to perform at '' fest-noz'' (evening dances) in 1956, among the pipers and

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players. Accompanied until 1964 by their two sisters, Louise (1903-1964) and Ernestine (1911-1964), their repertoire consisted mainly of laments ('' Gwerzioù'' in Breton). As a trio, they attempted to adapt their singing to dance and developed a new form of call and response singing ('' kan ha diskan''). The Breton revival,

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and the popularity of

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put them in the spotlight in 1972–1973, in the wake of

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, one of their biggest admirers. The three sisters contributed much to

Breton culture The culture of Brittany is made up of Breton culture, and Celtic culture. Brittany's strongest international connections tend to be in the United Kingdom, particularly in the Celtic groups of Cornwall and Wales, and in Canada. Brittany is the Engl ...

and its sustainability. Over several recordings they transmitted a vast repertoire of songs and techniques specific to Breton folk singing. Annie Ebrel is a second cousin of Louise Ebrel, who is a daughter of Eugénie Goadec.

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