Issued in 2010 by Musical Ark, *Albanian Iso Polyphony: Southern Albania (Labëria)* presents a collection of 15 tracks performed by the Lab Polyphonic Group. This album documents the traditional multipart singing style native to Labëria, a region in southern Albania known for its dense vocal harmonies and drone-based polyphony. The featured track, “Qan Motra për Vëllanë – Vezhdanisht, Vlorë,” exemplifies the plaintive, interwoven voices characteristic of this regional idiom.The recordings preserve the intricate textures of iso polyphony, where a lead melody is supported by sustained ison drones and counterpointing vocal lines. With a modest but dedicated listenership, this artifact offers a glimpse into a vocal tradition seldom captured outside its local context, serving as a reliable reference for those exploring Balkan vocal practices or the broader canon of Mediterranean folk music.

Issued in 2010 by Musical Ark, *Albanian Iso Polyphony: Southern Albania (Labëria)* presents a collection of 15 tracks performed by the Lab Polyphonic Group. This album documents the traditional multipart singing style native to Labëria, a region in southern Albania known for its dense vocal harmonies and drone-based polyphony. The featured track, “Qan Motra për Vëllanë – Vezhdanisht, Vlorë,” exemplifies the plaintive, interwoven voices characteristic of this regional idiom.The recordings preserve the intricate textures of iso polyphony, where a lead melody is supported by sustained ison drones and counterpointing vocal lines. With a modest but dedicated listenership, this artifact offers a glimpse into a vocal tradition seldom captured outside its local context, serving as a reliable reference for those exploring Balkan vocal practices or the broader canon of Mediterranean folk music.