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Yo-de-lay-UNESCO? Swiss hope for yodel heritage listing

Switzerland aims to have yodelling recognized by UNESCO to protect its cultural heritage.
Yvonne Eichenberger described yodelling as technically challenging, requiring swift transitions in vocal range.
Yodelling originated as a communication method among herders and has influenced folk music in the United States.
Since 2018, students at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts can enroll in a master’s program in yodelling.

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U.N. May Add Yodeling to Its 'Intangible Cultural Heritage' List at Switzerland's Request

UNESCO is giving stern consideration to Switzerland's hopes to have yodelling protected as a world heritage listing pastime.

24 hours ago·United States

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Yo-de-lay-UNESCO? Swiss hope for yodel heritage listing

Switzerland hopes to have yodelling recognised by the United Nations this month to help protect the ancestral sing-song tradition of the Alpine nation's herders and shepherds.

1 day ago

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Yodelling Is to Become a World Heritage Site: "This Culture Must Never Die out."

Is yodelling part of the intangible world heritage? This is what Unesco decides in a meeting starting on Monday. But can everyone learn yodelling? Can one yodel in any language? And does the popular singing really make you happy? A conversation with a professional.

22 hours ago·Germany

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Switzerland: Bringing the Yodel Into Unesco?

Switzerland wants the yodel to be included in UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage to preserve this vibrant song, which has become an emblem of the country over time.

23 hours ago

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