Yodelay-hee-hoo! The Unexpected Joy of Learning to Yodel

One writer heads to the Swiss Alps for yodeling lessons—and discovers a sense of freedom (and some surprising health benefits) in the centuries-old singing tradition.
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UNESCO gives a shout-out to Switzerland’s yodeling by adding it to list of cultural heritage

GENEVA (AP) — Switzerland’s long-celebrated yodeling has received a response from the U.N. cultural agency: The Alpine tradition of chant and song is indeed worthy of classification in a list of the ...
New Hampshire Union Leader

Swiss singers hope UN will put yodeling on cultural heritage list

Switzerland’s centuries-old alpine yodeling tradition could soon be added to a U.N. list recognizing it as a cultural treasure. A decision on Switzerland’s bid to have yodeling added to UNESCO’s ...
WESA

UNESCO has officially added yodeling to its list of 'Intangible Cultural Heritage'

We all know yodeling, right? Alpine men and women singing across verdant valleys and snowcapped peaks, sometimes accompanied by a huge horn. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "DER ...
Los Angeles Times

UNESCO gives a shout-out to Switzerland’s yodeling by adding it to list of cultural heritage

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. GENEVA — Switzerland’s long-celebrated yodeling has received a response from the U.N. cultural agency: The Alpine ...