About Seto leelo
Seto leelo is a music genre that emerged in Estonia. It is usually classed as a form of polyphony, music of Estonia and runo song.
From Wikipedia
Seto leelo is the Setos' polyphonic style of folk singing.
In 2009, the Seto leelo was added to the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage. Seto leelo is usually performed by women, dressed in traditional clothing. During the Seto Kingdom Day celebration, the winning lead singer of a leelo group is awarded the title of "Mother of Song".
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Seto leelo.
- ↑ polyphony
- ↑ music of Estonia
- ↑ runo song
Related genres
Madrigal
secular vocal music composition of the Renaissance and early Baroque e
Ars nova
1310s
Organum
medieval polyphony most often based on a cantus firmus
Albanian iso-polyphony
Albania
Cante alentejano
Portugal
Cantu a tenore
Italy
Ensalada
music genre
Ganga
type of singing that originated from rural Dinaric mountain region
Frequently asked questions
What is Seto leelo?
Seto leelo is a music genre that emerged in Estonia. It is usually classed as a form of polyphony, music of Estonia and runo song.
Where and when did Seto leelo originate?
Seto leelo originated in Estonia.