Singing Voice in Harmattan  #voicecanic #healthyvoice #singers "How can singing voice be maintained during the harmattan"? The above question was sent in from someone who lives in Europe, but she's coming to Nigeria for a couple of weeks. Well, before I go on to reply, let me first give a little bit information on the Harmattan season in Nigeria, and by extension, West Africa. The harmattan is a dry, dusty wind that blows across West Africa during the dry season, typically between December and February. It can have an effect on the singing voice by drying out the mucous membranes in the throat and nasal passages, which can make it more difficult to produce clear, well-pitched tones. It can also cause irritation and inflammation in the throat, which can lead to a scratchy or hoarse singing voice. To maintain a healthy singing voice during the harmattan, it's important to stay well-hydrated by drinking plenty of water and avoiding dehydrating substances like alcohol...