The group was formed in the early 1980s by the brothers Jean-Franois Bernardini and Alain Bernardini who were born in the village of Tagliu-Isulacciu in the north of Corsica. They are named after a type of wild sheep which live in the mountains of Corsica.The Bernardini brothers were introduced to traditional Corsican music at an early age by their father, Ghjuliu, who was a well known poet and singer. They recorded their first single with their father in collaboration with the group Canta u Populu Corsu. Ghjuliu Bernardini died in December 1977 and I Muvrini s first album, I Muvrini ... ti ringrazianu, which was released in 1979, was dedicated to their father s memory.In 2000, I Muvrini joined up with Sting to record the their most famous song, "Terre d Oru" (English: Fields of Gold).Throughout their career they have promoted the Corsican language and culture.