Yann-Fañch Kemener, figure of Breton music, dies

This figure of traditional Breton song and defender of the Breton language had been performing since the age of fifteen on stage. Yann-Fañch Kemener, figure of the traditional Breton song and defender of the Breton language, died today at the age of 61 years following an illness, said the mayor of the commune of Trémeven (Finistère).