Los de qui cau, performed by The Oxford Trobadors

Los de qui cau (Those who must) Nadau, arr Ray Noble

The Oxford Trobadors

These are my people (Que son los mens), those who till the earth, raise the livestock, they are as they must be (los de qui cau). He reflects as he leaves the slopes of the Pyrenees for Bordeaux (Qu'avi de partir ta Bordeu). He sees that they are the memories of all who have gone before (e quian hons de la memoria, tot los qui son passat abans). To view the lyrics and English translation please go to

http://www.voicesfromoxford.com/Troba...

with acknowledgements to Nadau http://www.nadau.com/

The OXFORD TROBADORS wish to pay tribute to the great service that Nadau have made both to music and to Occitan culture. Some of us have had the privilege of being present at their concerts in the south west of France. They have been a huge inspiration for our own group, as we seek to introduce modern and medieval Occitan culture to audiences in the UK and elsewhere in Europe.

PERFORMERS:

Ray Noble Tenor/guitar

Denis Noble Baritone/guitar

Bryan Vaughan Guitar/composition

Keith Fairbairn Percussion

Valerie Findlay Cello

Chris Britton Flutes/recorders

Cristina Bordea Mezzosoprano

Anna Lewis Alto