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Though I Live Not Where I Love

from Caelum Scalptorium (The Engraver's Chisel) by Gemma Khawaja

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This is a song that I always hear at singarounds
so I have learnt it through osmosis. I never
expected to sing or record a version of it but it
popped into my head whilst I was researching
Hans Christian Andersen’s story of The Little
Mermaid in order to make a puppet show of the
story. There is a point in the story where the
Little Mermaid sings; she is unhappy because
of her unrequited love for the Prince but for one
moment is happy when she sings as she knows
she has a beautiful voice. I wondered for a long
time what words she might sing and then this song
struck me and I have loved it ever since!

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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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