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: 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

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 cante_alentejano_millennium_stage_january_14_2019

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) : The remaining members of the group (often

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