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Thread #66304   Message #1103799
Posted By: Mary Humphreys
28-Jan-04 - 05:46 PM
Thread Name: Welsh language folk music
Subject: RE: Welsh language folk music
I was interested to see Chris yn Wheaton's recommendation about singing in Welsh : ' probably have to watch where you do it in that part of Great Britain that is not Welsh.'
I always used to be a bit wary of singing in Welsh anywhere in England, but having taken the plunge a few years ago in Yorkshire ( at the Ryburn 3-step club )I had a very favourable reception. Now I often get asked to sing at least one song in Welsh when I do gigs. Breezy at St Albans even got Anahata and me to do the club on St David's eve knowing I would sing in Welsh for some of the evening.
I have been to many a club where a Scots or Irish artist has sung in their native language and rejoiced in it. It's about time we Welsh did the same!
Mary