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Byelorussia: Musical Folklore of the

Artist:

Various Artists

Label:

Unesco

Product Type:

COMPACT DISCS

UPC:

093077800529

Genre:

International

Release Date:

2015-01-13

Number of Discs:

1

Covering southern Belarus and northern Ukraine, the region of Polessye is known as "the land of legends, fairy tales, and songs." Influenced by a landscape filled with forests and meadows, the traditional music from this area often revolves around seasonal changes, harvests, and related festivities. The vast terrain also inspired the practice of open-air group singing, which can be heard throughout the album. These spirited songs are colored by polyphonic chants around instruments including the fife, violin, and, on one track, the dulcimer-rare in Polessye music.The liner notes provide full details on instruments and the cultural significance of each track.

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