Seto Leelo, Seto polyphonic singing tradition

UNESCO: Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity - 2009 URL: Description: For the Seto community living in south-eastern Estonia and the Pechory district of the Russian Federation, the tradition of ’’leelo,’’ an ancient polyphonic singing tradition, is a cornerstone of contemporary identity. Performed to traditional melodies and in traditional costume, leelo features a lead singer who delivers a verse line followed by a choir that