sat 12 jul 2014 03:00 hrs
Folk music from Georgia
Folk music from the 15 different regions of Georgia is, bar a few exceptions, always many-voiced. Though instrumental traditions exist in all areas of Georgia, vocal music is the most prominent among the people.
Polyphonie can be found in both female and male singers, though the latter category is considerably larger.
One of the most important aspects of Georgian polyphony is the frequent use of dissonances such as secundas, crotchets, fifths and sevenths in the chords.
The songs will be given a thorough explanation during this programme.
- Lazhgvazh (ritual song)
- Vitsbil – Matsbil (epic song)
- Lemchili (epic song)
- Dala Kojas Khelgwazhale (mythological song)
- Gaul -Gavkhe (historical song)
Cd. Georgia, Vocal Polyphonies from Svaneti, Riho Ensemble, Inedit W 260090. - Five instrumental pieces followed by historical and lyrical songs
Cd. The Golden Fleece, songs by Abhhazia, and Adzharia. Pan Records 2009 CD - Various works songs and hymns
Cd. Georgie, chants de travail/chants religieux, (1989). Ocora C559062 - Two tracks by Rustavi Choi & Dudiki Trio, Amar Kelaptrishvilim (1991). World Network 52.98
