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About sicanta

I am a full time singer, singing teacher and Musicianship teacher with a diploma from Trinity College London in singing and music performance. I have my own private singing teaching practice and a business called Si Canta - Celebration songs offering singing for weddings, funerals and christenings. I hope to hear from you about singing and music that helped to make your special day unique. I am also a trained Tonalis teacher who teaches on Tonalis' singing trainings and courses

Are you looking for a beautiful religious hymn for your church wedding?

Posted on August 9, 2014 by sicanta

If you are looking for a beautiful religious hymn for your church wedding – I have come across some alternative words to Gustav Holst’s beautiful hymn “I vow to Thee my Country” (Thaxted 192) I think he would have much … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 19, 2013 by sicanta

Why do grooms carry brides over the threshold? Customs, Rituals & Traditions: Why do grooms carry brides over the threshold? Written on January 11, 2012 by eway in Rituals & Traditions, Seattle Wedding Officiants See their wonderful website with more interesting … Continue reading →

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Why do people wear black at funerals? — thanks to wiki answers for this surprising answer

Posted on April 19, 2013 by sicanta

Why do people wear black at funerals? — thanks to wiki answers for this surprising answer Posted on November 12, 2011 by funeralsinger The history of wearing black at funerals according to wiki answers It is said to have originated from … Continue reading →

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The colour of deepest mourning was ‘white’ in Medieval times, – thanks again Wikipedia and Wiki answers

Posted on April 19, 2013 by sicanta

The colour of deepest mourning was ‘white’ in Medieval times, – thanks again Wikipedia and Wiki answers White mourning Mary, Queen of Scots, in deuil blanc c. 1559 following the deaths of her father-in-law, mother, and first husband Francis II of … Continue reading →

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The Bridal Veil and the History of the Veil from Wikipedia

Posted on April 19, 2013 by sicanta

The Bridal Veil and the History of the Veil from Wikipedia This wedding tradition was brought to Medieval Europe by knights returning from the Crusades. According to the wonderful web site http://www.renaissance-weddings.net; it was used to protect the bride from ‘the … Continue reading →

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Hello world!

Posted on September 29, 2010 by sicanta

‘Celebration Songs’ is a business that specialize in beautiful folk singing and/or classical song for special occasions; – like weddings, blessings, christenings, name ceremonies, memorials and funerals. I am the director of  ‘Celebration Songs’ and my name is Marianne  Lihannah. I am originally … Continue reading →

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