_{Philippe Cousin}

I would like to introduce Ian Smith, a talented folk singer born in Scotland but based in Burtonport, Donegal, for nearly 40 years, a region where he is very involved in traditional music, but not only that.

_{Philippe Cousin}

Born in Glasgow to a family originally from Donegal, more precisely Doire na Mainséar, right next to Croithlí, the three Friel sisters have always been surrounded by Irish music, as far back as they can remember from their childhood. Their frequent visits to their family's homeland have had a lasting influence on their musical style, which is naturally rooted in Donegal.

_{Philippe Cousin}

A debut solo album in 2004 when he was just 20 years old, followed by several albums with various musicians, Caitlín Nic Gabhann, Cathal Ó Curráin, Na Mooneys, as well as three other albums with the Donegal band, Fidil.

_{Philippe Cousin}

Over the centuries, Brittany has been a land of welcome for populations such as migrants who came from across the Channel in the 5th and 6th centuries.