I too have been sitting quietly in the corner of the kitchen for some time, and loving the conversation.

on hearing someone sing a song in a new way, I heard Neil Adam perform "Ye Banks and Braes" at a folk festival in Canberra some years ago. He sang it very slowly, mournfully, and I realised I'd never understood the song before. It is a bluesy, moody song, and I was very moved by his singing of it.

Another song that was transformed for me was "Moreton Bay", sung to the Queensland version of the tune, by Kate Delaney, a wonderful singer from Sydney. That song was so powerful and moving, I felt in awe of her singing and of the song.


freda

(stepping back to the corner chair)