Бѓ’бѓ”бѓљбѓђ Бѓ‘бѓ”бѓњбѓбѓђбѓбѓ«бѓ” - Бѓ›бѓ—бѓбѓјбѓљбѓ”бѓ—бѓў | Gela Beniaidze - Mtiulets -
: The track blends the rhythmic strumming of the Panduri with modern studio production, creating a "driving" beat that mirrors the energetic traditional dances of the region.
: The region belongs to the Mokhevian-Mtiuletian musical dialect. Unlike the complex, improvised polyphony of western Georgia, Mtiuletian music is characterized by: Three-voiced drone-based polyphony . : The track blends the rhythmic strumming of
The song (მთიულებს), performed by Gela Beniaidze , is a modern tribute to the people of Mtiuleti , a rugged highland region in eastern Georgia. Beniaidze, known for his work in the folk and ethno-pop genres, uses this track to bridge the gap between ancient Caucasian polyphony and contemporary musical sensibilities. Cultural Significance of Mtiuleti : The lyrics are a salute to the
: Beniaidze utilizes a powerful, open-throated vocal technique that pays homage to the "heavy and gloomy" yet heroic manner of highland singing. celebrating their hospitality
: The lyrics are a salute to the "Mtiulebi" (the people of Mtiuleti), celebrating their hospitality, their iconic Papakhi (sheepskin hats), and their legendary Khinkali culture. The Living Tradition
In "Mtiulets," Beniaidze preserves these traditional elements while making them accessible to a modern audience:
Georgian polyphonic singing - UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
