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Apr 2020
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657. [1/2] Why do Brits sing with Americ...

Luke Thompson
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657. [1/2] Why do Brits sing with American accents?

Have you ever wondered why British people sometimes change their accent when they sing? This episode explores the question of why this happens, with various examples and some (dodgy) singing by me. Notes, videos and transcripts available on the episode page.

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