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Rhyme and Slang
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Rhyme and Slang, derived from Cockney rhyming slang, is the music of Heather Cowan. Never having thought of herself as a vocalist, the seed was planted after recording backups for Ryan Adams, who noticed her “small” speaking voice, while recording bass at Electric Ladyland. All songs are considered experimental, and recorded/produced by Heather.
Born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana, she now lives in Harlem with a family of 4 from Santo Domingo. Occasionally, you will hear the vocals of the daughters, Antonella and Mariel Diaz, ages 6 and 10. Currently, she plays bass in the band, Widower.
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I think it remains It remains a matter of speculation whether rhyming slang was a linguistic accident, a game, or a cryptolect developed intentionally to confuse non-locals. If deliberate, it may also have been used to maintain a sense of community.
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clara | 1 Jul 2010 | 11:09 am