Traditionally in Corsica polyphonic singing was a male preserve. If evidence was needed that this is no longer the case the album provides it, the women sound amazing.
What we have here has it's roots in folk music, and also from european polyphonic singing such as is generally connected with the church.
While there are 5 members, most of the pieces are sung as trios, with the individual character of each voice being used to good effect. The harmonies are not only spot … mehron, but can be spine chillingly dissonant, with poignant melodies weaving together.
Overall the album is quite sombre, the name "Per Agata" refers a friend of the group who has passed away, so there's something of the atmosphere of a eulogy. Beautiful in the background or enchanting when closely attended.
There doesn't seem to be a preview to listen to available on Amazon, so to know what it sounds like, think Voix Bulgares stripped down the the minimum, without a choirmaster. It's well recorded too.
(Amazon)
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1. Pricantula3:44
2. Padre5:13
3. Da Quì Un Cantu4:37
4. Paghjella3:06
5. S'è Tù Passi2:56… mehr
6. E Sette Galere5:54
7. U Ventu3:22
8. Paghjella2:51
9. Lamentu Di Mufrella5:40
10. Paghjella Per Agata2:12
11. Diafunia3:11
12. Terzini Guagnesi3:25
13. Miseremini Mei4:04 weniger