Settled since the Middle Ages near Saintes Maries de la Mer in Camargue (south of France), the Gypsys community has, for many years, contributed to the richness of sacred and rural celebrations of traditional Provence with thier cante flamenco...
This project, Chants Sacrés Gitans en Provence, explores this rich folk repertoire, revealing the extraordinary and ancestral intertwining of cultural itineraries with Andalusian, Catalan, Gypsy, Provençal voices, rythms and music that developped a patina after years of live performance.
Tchoune Tchanelas, Gil Aniorte-Paz's voices befriend flamenco guitar and provençal soloists, included graceful baile in a passionate delivery bearing witness to an ardent love of traditions.
A sacred and festive visit paid to a rich and multi-fecetted culturel heritage.
