The Traditional Music and Dance scene, Le Puy-en-velay


I had the unique opportunity to get deeply involved and embedded in the arts and music scene in Le Puy-en-Velay in the Haute Loire region of France. I worked with the cultural non-profit organization, Centre Départemental des Musiques et Danses Traditionnelles de Haute-Loire (CDMDT43), also serving as their official photographer for the famous capstone, multi-day traditional music festival, Les Basaltiques.


Musicians playing at Les Basaltiques traditional music festival in Le Puy-en-Velay, France July 2024
Musicians playing at Les Basaltiques traditional music festival in Le Puy-en-Velay, France July 2024
Musicians playing at Les Basaltiques traditional music festival in Le Puy-en-Velay, France July 2024
Musicians playing at Les Basaltiques traditional music festival in Le Puy-en-Velay, France July 2024
Musicians playing at Les Basaltiques traditional music festival in Le Puy-en-Velay, France July 2024
People dancing at Les Basaltiques traditional music festival in Le Puy-en-Velay France July 2024
People dancing at Les Basaltiques traditional music festival in Le Puy-en-Velay France July 2024
People playing music in downtown for Les Basaltiques traditional music festival in Le Puy-en-Velay, France July 2024
Musicians playing at Les Basaltiques traditional music festival in Le Puy-en-Velay, France July 2024
Musicians playing at Les Basaltiques traditional music festival in Le Puy-en-Velay, France July 2024