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- 23-Aug-2011, 07:15 #1
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Adele accent Wiki says: Adele Laurie Blue Adkins was born in Tottenham, London, England.
But she doesn't sound British when she is singing. Can someone explain to me why?
- 23-Aug-2011, 07:17 #2
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Teacher Re: Adele accent Many singers use an accent that they think seems appropriate for the type of song they are singing.
Originally Posted by bagzi94 
Wiki says: Adele Laurie Blue Adkins was born in Tottenham, London, England.
But she doesn't sound British when she is singing. Can someone explain to me why?
- 23-Aug-2011, 12:41 #3
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Re: Adele accent I've always suspected that the Brits were just putting us on with that whole "accent" thing. It sure does disappear when they sing. Originally Posted by bagzi94 Wiki says: Adele Laurie Blue Adkins was born in Tottenham, London, England.
But she doesn't sound British when she is singing. Can someone explain to me why?
- 23-Aug-2011, 13:41 #4
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Teacher Re: Adele accent Elton John is the classic example of that.
- 23-Aug-2011, 13:42 #5
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Teacher Re: Adele accent America's a big market. Originally Posted by bagzi94 Wiki says: Adele Laurie Blue Adkins was born in Tottenham, London, England.
But she doesn't sound British when she is singing. Can someone explain to me why?
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