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Originally Posted by chesya
Amazing polyphony. While being unique there is a superficial similarity to Corsican polyphonic chant.
I used to love the Rustavi choir 'chakrolo'(?) who were popular in the west in the early 90s.
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Yes, eastern Georgian and Corsican music have quite a similarity. Rustavi choir is still performing and is quite popular.
As for Chakrulo, it's one of the jewels of eastern Georgian songs. It was sent on Voyager Golden Record.
This is the record they sent: