Making Swiss folk music (Swissair Flight Entertainment)

In this programme, comprised of words and music, the journalists examine the fascinating story of how Swiss folk music is made. Historical and documentary information is interspersed with a great variety of Swiss music and entertaining stories. Aspects considered are: communication, dance and house music, the diversity of instruments used, the effect Swiss mercenaries had on folk music, origins and influences from other countries and cultures, musical dynasties, comparisons of styles from various regions, unusual musical traditions, musical personalities and composers, and folk festivals.