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). I had the opportunity to serve as their official photographer for the famous capstone, multi-day traditional music festival, Les Basaltiques.



J'ai eu l'opportunité unique de m'immerger profondément dans la scène artistique et musicale du Puy-en-Velay, dans la région de la Haute-Loire en France. J'ai collaboré avec l'organisation culturelle à but non lucratif, le Centre Départemental des Musiques et Danses Traditionnelles de Haute-Loire (CDMDT43). J'ai eu l'honneur de servir comme photographe officiel pour leur événement phare, le festival de musique traditionnelle 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