[Harp-L] Authentic Pronunciation

["Aongus Mac Cana" <amaccana@xxxxxxxxxx>]

I have followed this thread with interest and some amusement. I guess it is
a worldwide phenomenon. 
Here in Ireland singers who aspire to the 'big time' seem to think that it
is necessary to sing in what they believe is an "American" accent.
I silently applaud anyone I hear singing in their natural locally acquired
voice: Dolores Keane or Frank Harte for example.
As for non-native speaking guys singing in Gaelic (self included) Lets not
go there!
Beannachtai
Aongus Mac Cana