World Routes In Georgia 
World Routes In Georgia
Since gaining independence in 1991, Georgia has been a land of political disorder, culminating in the peaceful Rose Revolution of 2003.
Lucy Duran travels to this little-visited country to find out how its ancient musical traditions have fared after decades of occupation and instability.
| Episode | First Broadcast | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20071215 | Music recorded on location for the programme includes lively polyphonic drinking songs and the beautiful choral music of the Georgian Church. |
| 20071222 | Lucy Duran continues her musical journey through Georgia. 2/2. She travels to the highest and remotest part of Europe, Svaneti. An area of extraordinary natural beauty, it's also infamous for its banditry and war-lording, as well as being home to some of the world's oldest music. With the help of the Georgian military, World Routes makes rare location recordings of these wild songs. |
Updated: 4/13/2012