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What podcasts say about Castration practice for singers

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What experts have said about Castration practice for singers

4 statements · 1 positive · 3 neutral

  1. Castrating boys was practiced to improve their singing voices.

    “The really did chop boys balls off so they could sing better.”

    Listen at 2:38:43

    Open the episode · JRE MMA Show #182 - Protect Ya Neck
  2. Castration needed to occur before puberty to affect the voice.

    “You got to catch them before they grow their nuts.”

    Listen at 2:39:34

    Open the episode · JRE MMA Show #182 - Protect Ya Neck
  3. The castration practice dates back to approximately 400 AD.

    “Goes back to 400 A.D.”

    Listen at 2:39:39

    Open the episode · JRE MMA Show #182 - Protect Ya Neck
  4. Castration began as punishment before its vocal benefits were recognized.

    “It started off as a. As a punishment. It wasn't a choice. And then they realized these guys sing really nice in prison.”

    Listen at 2:40:05

    Open the episode · JRE MMA Show #182 - Protect Ya Neck

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