The Revival Of Ukraine’s Mountain Horn — The Trembita

Friday, September 16 , 2016 - 17:37 (EET) Section: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (USA)

For centuries people living high in Ukraine’s Carpathian Mountains used it to communicate over vast distances. The trembita is a long wooden horn that was played to mark special events and used by shepherds to send signals. Today the traditional Ukrainian instrument is enjoying a revival after being embraced by contemporary musicians. (RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service) …read more

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