Barry Quinn is Time Out's former Contributor.

Barry Quinn

Barry Quinn

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Five facts about the Swiss art of yodeling

Five facts about the Swiss art of yodeling

Yodele yodele hee hoo! For many people, a country's identity is often distinguished as much by its unique sounds as it is by its sights, and for Switzerland, one ancient method of singing has become a globally recognised form of the Alpine nation. We are, of course, talking about the timeless art of yodeling, which has kept itself relevant right up to the 21st century as local and national competitions are held throught modern Switzerland. So it seems, yodeling has never been so hip!