The DARK SWALLOWS project was conceived around a table at the café-concert “Les Anges” in Quelven in August 2019.

Singers Natacha Betzy-Raly, Adeline Haudiquet, and Enora De Parscau already knew each other, as all three were members of Vocal Bardak. Coming from very different musical backgrounds, they took on the challenge of building a repertoire together, with three voices… David Er Porh joined them and complemented their warm harmonies with rhythms that are both solid and delicate.

Their English-language repertoire is shaped by their whims, blending folk sounds, hints of funk, and Irish tones, all while maintaining a unique identity.

Les Sombres Hirondelles (“Dark Swallows”) envelop the audience in their innocent bubble—a welcome respite in this harsh world!

Natacha Betzy-Raly: Vocals. Influenced by Irish and traditional Breton music. Groups: Vocal Bardak, Duo Gautier/Betzy-Raly, Hartigans (until 2020), Liamm (until 2007),…

Enora De Parscau: Vocals. Breton influences. Groups: Vocal Bardak, BarbaLoutig, Alkemi, Dame Angèle, Distro (founded by Sylvain Barou)…

Adeline Haudiquet: Vocals. Soul influences. Groups: Vocal Bardak, Akène bleu, Soul Vision, Collectif Funny Vibes,…

David Er Porh: Guitar. Dan Ar Braz, Arvest, Kevin Le Bars,…