page_title: The Goadec Sisters
hierarchical_section_title: The Goadec Sisters
caption_attribution_description: Brezhoneg: Ar C'hoarezed Goadeg Français&#160;: Les Soeurs Goadec English: The Goadeg Sisters
context_page_description: The Goadec Sisters usually known as Les sœurs Goadec in French, were a Breton vocal group originating from Treffrin. The trio embody the traditional music of Brittany, singing a cappella. The three sisters were Maryvonne, Eugenie and Anastasie Goadec. They began to perform at fest-noz in 1956, among the pipers and bombard players. Accompanied until 1964 by their two sisters, Louise and Ernestine, their repertoire consisted mainly of laments. As a trio, they attempted to adapt their singing to dance and developed a new form of call and response singing.
  The Breton revival, Celtic rock and the popularity of Folk music put them in the spotlight in 1972–1973, in the wake of Alan Stivell, one of their biggest admirers. The three sisters contributed much to Breton culture 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.
context_section_description: 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, France). The trio embody the traditional music of Brittany, 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 bombard 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, Celtic rock and the popularity of Folk music put them in the spotlight in 1972–1973, in the wake of Alan Stivell, one of their biggest admirers. The three sisters contributed much to Breton culture 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.
caption: The Goadeg Sisters
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