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Visoko Multipart Singing from Dolen and Satovcha, South-western Bulgaria


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Inscription in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity - 2021. Visoko is a traditional practice of multipart singing that is unique to the Bulgarian villages of Dolen and Satovcha. There are three types: low-pitched, high-pitched, and a combination of the two. Visoko songs, also known as summer songs, were traditionally sung outdoors by women working in the fields. Today, the practice is passed on to women and girls through local singing groups. It is emblematic of local musical practice and creates a sense of community among singers in the groups while contributing to social ties between the singers and their audiences.


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Place/region: Bulgaria, Europe
Series: Inscriptions on the Intangible Heritage Lists
Type: Documentary
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Publisher: Bulgaria. Ministry of Culture
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Rights: Bulgaria. Ministry of Culture. UNESCO
 

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Original: DVD
Location: EV only
UMVS reference: SYNAV-8b6-0096700010.HD.MP4
Source ref.: DOC: 0096700010
Rights holder: Bulgaria. Ministry of Culture