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Bistritsa Babi — archaic Bulgarian polyphony

Bistritsa Babi community singers

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UNESCO documentation of women singers from Bulgaria's Shoplouk region. Listen for closely spaced vocal parts and the sustained tones supporting the moving melody; the film includes dance and cultural context.

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Source credit: UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage official video 41480

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