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Slightly related: any Lojban speakers here? :)

Linguistic properties of Lojban:

- is designed to express complex logical constructs precisely.

- has no irregularities or ambiguities in spelling and grammar (although word derivation relies on arbitrary variant forms). This gives rise to high intelligibility for computer parsing.

- is designed to be as culturally neutral as possible.

- allows highly systematic learning and use, compared to most natural languages.

- possesses an intricate system of indicators which effectively communicate contextual attitude or emotions.

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Applications of Lojban:

- Lojban as a speakable language

- Lojban as a literary and cultural language

- Lojban as a means of creativity

- Lojban as a potential machine interlingua

- Lojban as a programming language

- Lojban as a speakable logic

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More information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lojban

Some songs in Lojban: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=ZA'O+by+Djemyna...



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