: A second solo voice in the higher range that follows, duplicating the melody at a third or tenth interval and adding characteristic ornaments.
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The performance demonstrated the rigorous traditional vocal arrangement unique to the Alentejo region: : A second solo voice in the higher
This paper outlines the cultural significance and performance structure of the showcase held at the Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage on January 14, 2019 . The event featured traditional polyphonic singing from the Alentejo region of southern Portugal, which was inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2014. Event Overview The event featured traditional polyphonic singing from the
: The remaining members of the group (often up to 30 singers) join in parallel thirds, creating the powerful, slow-paced wall of sound that defines the genre. Cultural Significance
As highlighted during the Millennium Stage presentation, Cante Alentejano is deeply rooted in the social fabric of rural Portugal: Cante Alentejano - Millennium Stage (January 14, 2019)