This tape contains two Walloon folk songs recorded in Belgium and sent to relatives in Brussels, Wisconsin The singer is Juliette Bosman. A few lines of the song are played, followed by a non-literal translation into English. The content of each song is described briefly below.
Tape 1, Side 1, Part 1 - Introduction to Song 1 in Walloon by Norman Wautier. Tape 1, Side 1, Part 2 - Juliette Bosman introduces her songs. Tape 1, Side 1, Part 3 - Translation of the two introductions, by Norman Wautier. Tape 1, Side 1, Part 4 - Song 1 and its English translation. Translator is Norman Wautier. This song is about a man who meets a woman at a dance and describes his plans for a successful marriage to her. Tape 1, Side 1, Part 5 - Introduction to Song 2 in Walloon by Juliette Bosman. Tape 1, Side 1, Part 6 - Song 2 and its English translation, translated by Mrs. Norman Wautier. A man describes his marriage to a woman who is difficult to please, lamenting her neglect of her househould duties.
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