You know it by now—polyphonic singing is quite a big deal in Georgia. Although we didn’t invent the singing tradition, we’re recognized for it worldwide, to the point where Georgian polyphonic singing is considered an intangible heritage treasure by UNESCO. Georgia has a rich singing tradition, vocal techniques have been cultivated for centuries, and we [...]
This month of May will be quite atypical for Europeans. The ongoing health crisis regarding COVID-19 has already shaped this spring as the strangest one for many generations worldwide. But amidst the routine changes, many of us have overlooked the interruption of an annual event. One that, for 64 years, has been a mainstay in [...]
Georgia is renowned for its richness in music and dance that spans over the centuries. The vibrant and unique traditional music is among the earliest polyphonic traditions in Christianity. Contemporary music styles in Georgia consist of a variety of European harmonic languages, Middle Eastern monophony, and native polyphony. Georgian songs are typically acapella sung by [...]
