all up for the mercury music prize this year. but the shortlist also shines a spotlight on acts who have flown under the radar. this year, that includes the welsh artist gwenno, whose album is the first ever mercury nominee to be sung almost entirely in cornish. it doesn t matter what language you sing in, because music is our international language as human beings and i think it is something we all understand without needing any sort of explanation, especially when it comes from an emotional place. singer songwriter self esteem is also nominated for her provocative pop anthems and should could not be happier. i have one by getting on this list. i would be really upset and whinge about it and feel bad, and you re not meant to be like that about awards, but i cared about this one, and i am on it, and it is done. this year s list also recognises soul singerjoy crookes and
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