Folk Music Regions of Switzerland (Ticino) (Swissair Flight Entertainment)

In this musical programme the journalists present a comprehensive portrait of folk music from canton Ticino. Typical regional music, both traditional and contemporary, is interspersed with information on cultural aspects, geography, dialect, folk customs and costumes Some of the other topics discussed are: How the regional music is strongly influenced by neighbouring Italy; choral music and the themes of the songs, influential musicians and composers who preserve and promote the music. Throughout the broadcast the journalists play samples of typical instruments and formations, and name the performers and/or composers of the music they present.