Title

Balkan Polyphony

Creator

Zampou, Lamprini

Abstract

Polyphonic music is one of the most distinctive and ancient musical forms in Europe with Balkans having a very rich tradition of it, especially in rural and mountainous regions. With lyrics created from people based on their everyday life, and orally passed down through generations, Balkan polyphony is a window to Balkans’ history and identity. This project attempts to open this window and allow people to experience this rich tradition of Balkan identity themselves, by interacting with a visual map and watching videos of polyphonic song performances from different places in Balkan countries.

Keywords

Balkan

Identity

Music

Subject

interdisciplinary

Date Available

May 23, 2025

Type

PowerPoint Presentation

Course

HHU 2215 War, Peace, and Identity in the Balkans

Course Offering Term

Spring Semester 2025

Instructor

Filis, Constantine

Session

Honors Creative Projects

Location

Student Lounge

Event

Year 2025 | 9th Annual Student Research and Creative Arts Symposium