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I learned this from the singing of Cyril Tawney.

I have often mused about the symbolism of Myrtle
in folk songs. I looked it up and discovered
that in classical Greek mythology the Myrtle tree
is sacred to Venus and so is thought to inspire
everlasting love. I relayed this information in a folk
club once and an audience member shouted “it
also keeps off the midges” explaining further
that “you wouldn’t want to be naked if there were
midges about”!

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from Caelum Scalptorium (The Engraver's Chisel), released May 1, 2018

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Gemma Khawaja Cromer, UK

I am a singer/guitarist from the Midlands (now based in Norfolk) performing traditional songs of the British Isles & creating songs inspired by folkloric customs, folk poesy & poetry.
I enjoy stories & themes found in traditional songs & ballads. I love the richness & beauty of the melodies and the journey each song takes you on.
I am the 2013 winner of Islington Folk Club's Trad2Mad competition.
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