Oral Poetry - Regional and National Traditions

Regional and National Traditions

Poetical improvisation is a living tradition in many parts of the world. Regional traditions may include but surely are not limited to:

  • La Payada in Argentina
  • Basque Bertsolaritza
  • Maltese għana
  • The canto a braccio of Lazio, Italy
  • The improvvisazione in ottava rima of Tuscany, Italy
  • The stornelli and other local traditions in other parts of Italy


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