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Polyphonic singing, in the Georgian language, is a secular tradition in a country whose language and culture have often been oppressed by invaders.
Georgia has rich and still vibrant traditional music, primarily known for arguably the earliest polyphonic tradition of the Christian world. Situated on the border of Europe and Asia, Georgia is also the home of a variety of urban singing styles with a mixture of native polyphony, Middle Eastern monophony and late European harmonic languages.
There are three types of polyphony in Georgia: complex polyphony, which is common in Svaneti; polyphonic dialogue over a bass background, prevalent in the Kakheti region in Eastern Georgia; and contrasted polyphony with three partially improvised sung parts, characteristic of western Georgia.
00:00 - Kartli-Kakhetia05:13 - Imeretia07:11 - Guria10:22 - Megrelia13:24 - Abkhazia15:18 - Svanetia18:57 - Medieval liturgical (whole Georgia)
Beautiful and touching Georgian Polyphonic Singing at a Restaurant | Mesmerizing Music from Georgia Recorded at a restaurant, a taste of the beautiful Georgian Culture.This touching video...
Georgian multi-voiced singing is an invaluable tradition, inscribed on UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage list. By tradition, typical Georgian songs are performed by men, with at least three vocal ranges. The song “Chakrulo” is the best example of Georgian polyphony.
Georgian polyphonic singing is not a monolithic tradition; it varies significantly across different regions of the country, each with its own unique styles and characteristics. In the mountainous region of Svaneti, for example, the local singing style is known for its complex polyphony.
There are three types of polyphony in Georgia: complex polyphony, which is common in Svaneti; polyphonic dialogue over a bass background, prevalent in the Kakheti region in Eastern Georgia; and contrasted polyphony with three partially improvised sung parts, characteristic of western Georgia.
There are three types of polyphony in Georgia: complex polyphony, which is common in Svaneti; polyphonic dialogue over a bass background, prevalent in the Kakheti region in Eastern Georgia; and contrasted polyphony with three partially improvised sung parts, characteristic of western Georgia.
Georgian polyphonic singing – was recognized by UNESCO as a Human masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage in 2001. After the accession of Georgia to the Convention for Safeguarding of Intangible Heritage, Georgian polyphonic singing was inscribed on its Representative List in 2008.