Although born in Tarbes (Hautes-Pyrénées) on February 1, 1945, Gilles Servat is
one of the leading exponents of contemporary Breton chanson. Born to Breton
parents, he grew up in Nantes and then Cholet, where he immersed himself in the
songs of Georges Brassens and Léo Ferré. After studying at the École des
Beaux-Arts in Angers and working in Paris, Gilles Servat became aware of his
Celtic roots on the island of Groix, where he was invited to perform. He made a
name for himself in the Breton cabarets of Paris, such as Ti Jos, and recorded
his first album in 1972 with his hit song...