Abstract
Chants Hypertexts is a companion website for a forthcoming book that is a study and edition of a substantial body of liturgical music from medieval southern Italy, that of the prosulas of the Proper of the Mass included in the so-called Beneventan manuscripts. This repertory is significant under many points of view. It allows us to detect the many multicultural influences of an area with a highly diversified population. Romans, Byzantines, Lombards, Normans, Franks, Jews, and Muslim were present in the region at different times and with different political roles. They all left their marks on its cultural production, including the liturgical music used for the rites of the Latin Church and women, in particular nuns, were active participants in this musical and liturgical production.In addition to addressing the issue of female creativity, the website also tackles the questions of “ethical collaboration” by being fully transparent about its contributors. This way the website will show its commitment to give full voice to the artists of the past and to the scholars and technicians of today.