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The Sound of Canto a tenore

“The Sound of Canto a tenore” is a deep dive into the powerful and earthy traditions of Sardinian polyphonic singing. This playlist brings together a wide range of tenore groups from across different Sardinian villages, including Orgosolo, Bitti, Silanus, and Oniferi, showcasing the distinct regional variations and vocal styles that define this ancient form of music. From solemn ballads like “Nanneddu meu” by Cuncordu e Tenore de Orosei to upbeat dance-focused tracks such as “Ballu tundu” by Tenore Santu Predu di Nuoro, the selection captures both the ritual and folk elements of this vocal tradition.

With songs in local dialects and arrangements featuring guttural bass lines and tightly woven harmonies, the playlist offers a raw and authentic listening experience. Tracks like “Sa minigonna” by Tenores Ogliastra and “Su naufragiu in mare in cumpagnia” by Tenore Mamujadinu highlight the range of themes—from social commentary to pastoral life—often found in canto a tenore. Whether you're already familiar with this unique form of polyphony or just starting to explore Sardinian music, this playlist serves as a broad and compelling introduction.

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Coro Canarjos 2 tracks
Coro Città di Ozieri 2 tracks
Coro Di Fonni 1 track
Coro Di Mamoiada 1 track
Coro Di Orune 2 tracks
Coro Polifonico di Alghero 1 track
Coro Supramonte Orgosolo 3 tracks
Coro de Tula Sant'Alene 1 track
Coro di Orgosolo Gruppo Mesina 2 tracks
Coro di Orgosolo Gruppo Rubanu 3 tracks
Cuncordu e Tenore de Orosei 2 tracks
Donnisulana 1 track
Gruppo Rubanu Orgosolo 2 tracks
Gruppo Tenore Folk Studio de Orune 2 tracks
Su Tenore Antigu de Bono - Gruppo Costera 1 track
Su Tenore de Ollolai - Gruppo Barbagia 1 track
Tenore Amistade Oniferi 1 track
Tenore Antonia Mesina Orgosolo 3 tracks
Tenore De Orosei 2 tracks
Tenore Mamujadinu 3 tracks
Tenore Milia Dorgali 3 tracks
Tenore Nunnale Orune 3 tracks
Tenore Santa Lulla de Orune 3 tracks
Tenore Santa Ruche Oniferi 3 tracks
Tenore Santa Sarbana Silanus 3 tracks
Tenore Santa Sarbana de Silanos 2 tracks
Tenore Santu Predu di Nuoro 3 tracks
Tenore Sisine de Benetutti 2 tracks
Tenore Vissente Gallos 2 tracks
Tenore de Bitti Remunnu 'e Loco 1 track
Tenore de Lodè Preteddu 1 track
Tenore de Mamujada 1 track
Tenore de Oniferi 2 tracks
Tenore de Oniferi San Gavino 3 tracks
Tenore de Orgosolo 3 tracks
Tenore de Orgosolo Funtanavona 3 tracks
Tenore de Orgosolo Rubanu 1 track
Tenore de Silanos Sa Madalena 2 tracks
Tenore di Bitti 2 tracks
Tenore di Bitti Remunnu 'e Locu 1 track
Tenores 3 tracks
Tenores De Oniferi 3 tracks
Tenores De Sarule 1 track
Tenores Di Bitti 2 tracks
Tenores Ogliastra 3 tracks
Tenores Supramonte Orgosolo 3 tracks
Tenores di Bitti Gruppo Pro Loco 2 tracks
Tenores di Bitti Mialinu Pira 1 track
Tenores di Silanus S. Sarbana Battista Morittu 3 tracks
Traditional 1 track