Why the Mountains are Black
April 13, 2026
1 season, 6 episodes
Overview
How does music mark what unfolds between life and death? Can a musical ritual be both ancient and contemporary, nostalgic yet absolutely relevant? Throughout Greece and the southern Balkans, music-making is often linked with the customs and traditions of the cycle of life – events of exceptional significance for every community.
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