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Cantadeiras do Vascão

Cante Alentejano is a traditional genre of polyphonic choral singing from the Alentejo region in southern Portugal. In 2014, it was recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Key Characteristics

• No instruments: It is performed strictly a cappella, relying entirely on the power and harmony of human voices.
• Three-part structure: A choir (often consisting of up to 30 singers) follows a strict sequence:
1. O Ponto (The Point): A lower-pitched solo voice that starts the song (moda) to establish the tune and tempo.
2. O Alto (The High): A higher-pitched voice that joins next, repeating the melody with vocal ornaments and guiding the choir.
3. O Coro (The Choir): The remaining members who join in unison to sing the verses in parallel harmonies.
• Origins & Themes: Historically rooted in rural fieldwork (such as grain harvesting) and social gatherings in local taverns. The lyrics reflect countryside life, nature, longing (saudade), love, faith, and social struggles.

Cantadeiras are mmost of them from Penedos, my village of about 70 inhabitants.
See more following the link below


youtu.be/cW2CNHt_660?si=ZIyW5cY9PN3yFmvf

aNNa schramm, Gudrun, Boarischa Krautmo, Keith Burton and 4 other people have particularly liked this video


10 comments - The latest ones
 Annemarie
Annemarie club
most interesting what you show us

Thanks
Happy Sunday!
4 days ago.
 William Sutherland
William Sutherland club
Excellent video!

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4 days ago.
 Keith Burton
Keith Burton club
Such a charming video Isabel (and an interesting link as well). It's lovely to see and hear this traditional singing has lasted so well over the years, and that it is still actively performed.

Is it something you've considered doing?
4 days ago.
Xata club has replied to Keith Burton club
No… I would not like to be obliged to schedules, go public…
3 days ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Xata club
I can't say I blame you..........
3 days ago.
 Boarischa Krautmo
Boarischa Krautmo club
thank you for your information!
4 days ago.
 Annemarie
Annemarie club
Do younger people follow that wonderful tradition???
4 days ago.
Xata club has replied to Annemarie club
Some do, and they are proud and happy to do so.
3 days ago.
 tiabunna
tiabunna club
An interesting musical link and video.
3 days ago.
 Gudrun
Gudrun club
A good thing this wonderful tradition has also been recognized by UNESCO!
8 hours ago.

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