The Age Your Voice Will Start to Sound `Old`
(WorldNews Netherlands)

This article was originally published on VICE Netherlands. We often associate getting older with physical changes, like wrinkles, grey hair or our flesh submitting to the force of gravity. But the body doesn't just show its age through extra lines and new aches in previously unknown body parts – you can hear it, too. Singer Shirley Collins is a remarkable example. In the 1960s and 70s, Collins was known for her vulnerable, high-pitched voice, showcased in haunting folk songs. But after a 38-year break, 81-year-old Collins returned with a new album in 2016 – and she sounded like a completely different person, with a deep, low-pitched voice. So how and when...