Singing Beauty

Today was a beautiful, warm day, so I was excited to venture out, knowing there would be a lot of entertainers along my way. I turned the corner, and to my surprise, heard the sounds of a low voice projecting music. I have not seen one singer since I have been in Rome, so I was quite excited with my findings. As I sat and listened, it occured to me, the man was singing in English! "How convenient" I thought. Locals walked by the man as though he was a part of the wall, invisible to all. I watched as a large tourist group, that was led by a man holding an umbrella high, was very impressed with the performer. I'm starting to be convinced the tourists are the main coin droppers, adding to the street performers money collection.