The Festival de
Cornouaille is the largest Breton cultural event, with nearly 300,000
visitors each year. Held in Quimper, Brittany (France), on July 16-24, it
includes 200 shows and concerts during one week. The festival presents
traditional musicians and dancers as well as international world music artists
such as Chico & The Gypsies, Rokia Traoré and Yuri Buenaventura.
This year, the 42nd Europeade will take place in Quimper during the Festival, with 4500 artists from 25 European countries. During the days of the Europeade, thousands of Europeans will have their folk-art meeting with dance, songs and music. At the Europeade the groups perform as representatives of their region.
For this year's program, click here.
World Music Central
http://www.worldmusiccentral.org/article.php/20050518111140750