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The song

The song

Corsican song is one of the most beautiful expressions of the island soul, and in the Sartenais Valinco Taravo, it resonates with particular depth. Passed down from generation to generation, this oral heritage is an integral part of the region’s cultural identity. Sacred polyphony, secular songs, lamentations or celebrations: each voice tells a story, a place, a deep connection with the land of Corsica.

Polyphonic songs are known as one of the strong symbols of Corsican culture and reflect the soul of a people. They draw their inspiration from everyday life and religious events. Singing resonates throughout Corsica. It is a truly ancestral tradition.

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Polyphonic singing

You’ve no doubt already heard of these polyphonic songs as one of the strong symbols of Corsican culture and tradition. Let us introduce you to the intensity of the emotion felt at these concerts.

The Sartenais Valinco Taravo: cradle of deep songs of the Corsican soul. When these men and women start singing with passion, you’re bound to be spellbound by the magic of their voices. In the churches of Sartène, Propriano and Olmeto, in the villages of Taravo or at traditional wakes, Corsican a cappella singing lives on with strength and emotion. This unique vocal expertise is recognised far beyond the island’s borders, attracting culture lovers and curious visitors alike

A region and a destination are truly discovered when the hearts of its inhabitants open up to travellers. Take in a concert by Jean Paul Poletti and the Sartène choir, or the group Vox Corsica or l’Eternu. They’re all sure to make you discover their love of Corsican polyphony. You can also meet the men who enrich the Sartenais Valinco Taravo region and who perpetuate an ancestral Corsican tradition. They are the ambassadors of our destination!

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Corsican songs in restaurants

Corsican song is one of the most beautiful expressions of the island soul, and in the Sartenais Valinco Taravo, it resonates with particular depth. Passed down from generation to generation, this oral heritage is an integral part of the region’s cultural identity.

In the Sartenais Valinco Taravo, Corsican song is not confined to stages or churches: it is also served at table, in the heart of local restaurants and inns, offering visitors an authentic and unforgettable experience. During a traditional meal, it’s not unusual to hear a Corsican song sung by the restaurant owners themselves or by local singers. These moments of spontaneous sharing, between conviviality and emotion, allow visitors to discover Corsican song in its warmest context: that of everyday life.