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Thread #19317 Message #196425
Posted By: John in Brisbane
16-Mar-00 - 08:24 PM
Thread Name: Help: Brogue Dictionary Required
Subject: Brogue Dictionary Required
I know that a lot of singers have trouble with older Irish and particularly Scottish songs because the version of the English language used is hard to decipher and/or pronounce. Is anyone aware of a concise book related to this, or a compendium within a publication? I'm not necessarily chasing a tome on this, but rather a folk-singers guide. While this may be heresy to some it would also enpower performers to communicate better with audiences - if they wish to modernise the lyrics that's their choice. Regards, John