René Abjean

Breton singer, composer and arranger, author and musicologist born Nov. 22, 1937 in Plouguerneau, France, where he has been living ever since. He introduced traditional breton instruments (bombarde, cornemuse, harp) as accompaniement to church choirs. His most famous work is the cantata "Ar Marh Dall" (The Blind Horse). He's a professeur honoraire at the University of Brest.