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The improvement in sound makes us think we should all wear face masks at karaoke from now on.
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It took a year for this injured stray to learn to trust her human family, but now she literally clings to them at their farm and flower shop.
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The young girl with a voice to rival legendary singers has perfected the art of singing in English–a language she doesn’t even speak.
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Higher pitched, celestial version of the iconic song soothes the heart and brings tears to eyes.
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Fans of English singer and songwriter Adele were treated to an amazing first song from her new album 25, which is being released on November 20. Titled “Hello”, the song has propelled her back to the forefront of music after a long hiatus and has already broken a number of records.
But Adele isn’t the only one garnering attention because of the moving song. A cover of “Hello” performed by a high school girl in Korea is receiving high praise as it captures the power of the new single in a most humble setting.
Karaoke in Japan tends to be a little different from in the west, and it comes with its own set of rules and etiquette that it’s a good idea to learn if you want to keep being included in karaoke parties.
Whether it’s your first time ever singing in (semi-)public or you’re a seasoned karaoke veteran back home, these six tips for not being a total karaoke bore will help make your singing sessions super special (and not at all humiliating…).
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