About Cante alentejano
Cante alentejano is a music genre that emerged in Portugal and Kingdom of Portugal. It is usually classed as a form of polyphony and Portuguese folk music.
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Cante Alentejano is a Portuguese music genre based on vocal music without instrumentation from the Alentejo region. It was inscribed in 2014 in UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, one of two Portuguese music traditions, the other being Fado. Its origins come from a similar popular music genre created in the region of Minde by campinos. It is said that the habit of singing without instruments was common in bull-herding as a means to coordinate efforts among the campinos.
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What is Cante alentejano?
Cante alentejano is a music genre that emerged in Portugal and Kingdom of Portugal. It is usually classed as a form of polyphony and Portuguese folk music.
Where and when did Cante alentejano originate?
Cante alentejano originated in Portugal and Kingdom of Portugal.