Karaoke is one of those traditions that's been around for as long as I can remember. In the Philippines, it shows up in barangay (neighborhood) gatherings and even local shops. I' ...

As a Filipino, I’ve grown up with at least one karaoke machine in every home, the first in my native city of Cagayan de Oro, then later in Manila, and most recently at my family’s place in NYC. It’s ...

The first song I sang in a karaoke was a song by a local band about a teen's alcohol addiction. I was a child and at the age of seven, had no idea what the song was about. What drew me to sing it in ...

Karaoke: a polarizing pastime. Books have been written about it, friendships have been forged over it, and actual leagues have competed for its glory. But you also probably know at least three people ...

At a Nochebuena celebration hosted by Filipino American Archie Cubarrubia and his Cuban partner, T.J. Morales, in their North Hollywood home, karaoke is a must for everyone. That includes an ...

Singing is considered a national hobby in the Philippines, and it's through this passion that Australia's Eurovision artist Montaigne first developed her love for performing. Jessica Cerro, known ...

Erica Padilla, a 17 year-old girl from Werribee lives for music. She was one of the lucky hopefuls to get through the blind auditions of the Voice Australia. Actively sharing her God-given talent to ...

Dubai: If you’ve ever found yourself at a Filipino gathering — be it a family reunion, fiesta, or even just a laid-back Sunday — you’ll know there’s one thing as certain as lechon on the table: ...

A Filipino student belting out on a karaoke machine recently has caught the attention of British singer-songwriter Sam Smith and celebrities, namely Nicole Scherzinger and Niall Horan. Smith shared a ...