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The Power of Cursive Singing in Pop Music
A moment from American Idol recently went viral in which one of the show's contestants got under judge Katie Perry's skin. This exchange likely went viral because it crystallized a vocal phenomenon in pop music that has as many supporters as it does to tractors like Perry. On this week's episode we are diving deep into the techniques and the origins behind this marble-mouthed vocal fad. We'll be right back with more Pollock Topkins.
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