In "Mtiulets," Beniaidze preserves these traditional elements while making them accessible to a modern audience:
The song (მთიულებს), performed by Gela Beniaidze , is a modern tribute to the people of Mtiuleti , a rugged highland region in eastern Georgia. Beniaidze, known for his work in the folk and ethno-pop genres, uses this track to bridge the gap between ancient Caucasian polyphony and contemporary musical sensibilities. Cultural Significance of Mtiuleti The Living Tradition Mtiuleti, located along the southern
: The lyrics are a salute to the "Mtiulebi" (the people of Mtiuleti), celebrating their hospitality, their iconic Papakhi (sheepskin hats), and their legendary Khinkali culture. The Living Tradition Unlike the complex, improvised polyphony of western Georgia,
Mtiuleti, located along the southern slopes of the Great Caucasus Mountains, is a land defined by its warrior history and isolation. Unlike the complex
Georgian polyphonic singing - UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
: Beniaidze utilizes a powerful, open-throated vocal technique that pays homage to the "heavy and gloomy" yet heroic manner of highland singing.
: The region belongs to the Mokhevian-Mtiuletian musical dialect. Unlike the complex, improvised polyphony of western Georgia, Mtiuletian music is characterized by: Three-voiced drone-based polyphony .