Denez Prigent, or simply Denez, born Denis Prigent on February 17, 1966, in
Santec, Finistère, France, is a French folk singer and songwriter renowned for
his haunting interpretations of traditional Breton music and his innovative
blending of ancient forms with contemporary sounds. He grew up immersed in the
rich musical and linguistic heritage of his region, learning the Breton language
and traditional singing styles from an early age. He became particularly known
for kan ha diskan, a call-and-response vocal style traditionally used in Breton
folk dances, which he adapted for mo...