Why the Mountains are Black (2026)

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.

First aired

2026-04-13

Genres

Documentary

Seasons

1 (6 episodes)

Status

Ended

Directed / written by

Foivos Kontogiannis