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Why the Mountains are Black

20261 seasonFoivos Kontogiannis

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How does music mark what unfolds between life and death? Can a musical ritual be both ancient and contemporary, nostalgic yet absolutely relevant? Throughout Greece and the southern Balkans, music-making is often linked with the customs and traditions of the cycle of life – events of exceptional significance for every community.

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What is Why the Mountains are Black (2026) about?

How does music mark what unfolds between life and death? Can a musical ritual be both ancient and contemporary, nostalgic yet absolutely relevant? Throughout Greece and the southern Balkans, music-making is often linked with the customs and traditions of the cycle of life – events of exceptional significance for every community.

Who stars in Why the Mountains are Black?

Why the Mountains are Black stars Christopher King (Self). The series was created by Foivos Kontogiannis.

How many seasons does Why the Mountains are Black have?

Why the Mountains are Black has 1 seasons. There are 6 episodes in total.

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