#karaoke

#karaoke

She'd recently turned 11, and in my heart, I knew she no longer believed in Santa. "Mom! Don't forget, I want Monopoly," she casually called back. I scrunched my eyelids together, holding back hot tears. Santa, the only arbiter of Christmas gifts in our household, was also the magic link to my Italian Catholic childhood for me and for my Jewish children, whom I'm raising in my husband's faith.

Do you want somewhere you can sing your favorite songs? We're talking alternative, metal, rock, pop, disco, and everything in between! If it's on YouTube, we got it!! Freakyoke karaoke is where it's at for folks that may not feel like they can sing freely and freakly at other karaoke! QUEER TRANS CENTERED KARAOKE!!

The first song I fell in love with I would sing Hit The Road Jack by Ray Charles in my room when I was about 10. I had it on cassette, and wanted to learn every lyric so I could sing it to the end and get all the bits right. The first album I bought The soundtrack to Footloose on cassette from HMV on Cuba Street in Wellington.

The protagonist usually trades her hairbrush for a real microphone during the climactic performance scene, showcasing her secret talent and often captivating her crush.

At best, to meet my future wife. At worst, free food and a fun story.

The early influence of J-pop helped pave the way for K-pop's global breakthrough, showcasing catchy tunes that blended Western and Japanese musical elements.