Manau

Manau is a French hip hop band formed in 1998, known for their fusing of traditional Celtic melodies with modern rap beats. It was initially composed of Martial Tricoche, Cédric Soubiron, and R.V. (Hervé) Lardic until R.V.&#0

Manau is a French hip hop band formed in 1998, known for their fusing of traditional Celtic melodies with modern rap beats. It was initially composed of Martial Tricoche, Cédric Soubiron, and R.V. (Hervé) Lardic until R.V.'s departure and replacement by Gregor Gandon. Although the band is currently based in Paris, all of the members trace their roots back to Brittany. The group's name comes from the old Gaelic name for the Isle of Man.

In 1988, Martial and Cédric began hosting a radio show on a local FM station, with Martial running the show and Cédric acting as DJ in the background. The show lasted for two years and built up a following of fans. When the show ended, Cédric managed to get a job at the popular station Skyrock.