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: A second solo voice in the higher range that follows, duplicating the melody at a third or tenth interval and adding characteristic ornaments.

: A solo voice in the lower range that initiates each "moda" (song) to establish the pitch and rhythm. cante_alentejano_millennium_stage_january_14_2019

: 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 : 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 2019) | Kennedy Center.

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)

Cante Alentejano - Millennium Stage (January 14, 2019) | Kennedy Center. The Kennedy Center Decision of the Intergovernmental Committee: 9.COM 10.35

The performance served as a global platform for , a genre defined by its amateur choral groups and lack of instrumental accompaniment. The archived video from the Kennedy Center documents the full hour-long set. Musical Structure