The near-infinite discography of compilations of "hits", rarities, concerts and interview excerpts speaks to the near-fervour of their base. Over time they have grown in number and their concerts are known for elaborate costumes and theatrics. They represent the urban and gregarious face of Breton music, and feature multi-instrumental prowess and simply stunning vocal harmonies, with feet planted in all time periods. While their first few albums showed much more enthusiasm than professionalism, their breakthrough occurred with "La Decouverte de L'Ignorance" in 1976, and they have never looked back. They are one of Brittany's treasures, and present a lesson in true progression from simple traditional folk to electrified progressive folk, and a lesson in longevity, celebrating 37 years in the business in 2008. Tri Yann is short and Breton for "Three Jeans from Nantes", which was originally formed by three young fellows all named Jean - Jean-Louis Jossic, Jean Chocun and Jean-Paul Corbineau, and one lone Bernard Baudriller.
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