Amy Winehouse.

Presley.   Thu Apr 19, 2007 12:13 am GMT
I was just saw her on TV. What kind of accent is that?
Jeeves   Thu Apr 19, 2007 7:31 am GMT
North London
Liz   Thu Apr 19, 2007 11:14 am GMT
North London + Mockney mix, sounds a bit unpleasant to me. She is a great singer, though.

It's interesting that she uses an American accent when singing. She said the reason for this is that she had been brought up listening to black American singers. Then, of course she started to emultate their style of singing and consequently their accent as well.
19LC   Thu Apr 19, 2007 6:05 pm GMT
North London - and Jewish!

Oy!
Presley.   Fri Apr 20, 2007 3:43 am GMT
Oh, wow. Thanks, guys!

I was listening to her speak, and I was puzzled.