For those of you who like the world of drag votes certainly no stranger to the word karaoke. A word that will remind you of one's activity in singing the singer's song without the singer's voice in it with a companion text that will guide someone to sing.
In this modern era, where everything is easy, the need for entertainment will be more fulfilled, not to mention this karaoke business. Where almost all major cities have studios to pamper the community in channeling his hobby of karaoke.
The word "karaoke" itself comes from japanese. Where it comes from the word Karappo is shortened to kara meaning empty and okesutura word (orchestra) which is also abbreviated okay. So the combination of two words can be interpreted as empty music or can also be regarded as music without vocals.
Then, how the story karaoke can be born and can be popular throughout the world? The story is supposedly karaoke was originally due to the absence of the guitarist in a Bar in Kobe (circa 1971). To get around the absence of the guitarist, the owner of the bar took the initiative to play music without vocals from the cassette to be accompanied by the singer.
In addition, this karaoke also arise from the traditions or customs of Japanese society itself who likes to accompany someone who sings by clapping hands together.
Why is karaoke popular now? Actually this can not be separated from Japan itself. As we know Japan is a country that is highly respected around the world, especially in terms of technology. Moreover karaoke is a trend of Kansai. Just known everything that is associated with Kansai in the past is something cool and great. So no wonder, karaoke became a trend in Japan and the edges became popular all over the world.
In addition, the popularity of karaoke around the world is also due to karaoke changing the habits of music lovers in that era. If the first music lovers can only enjoy the song by listening to it on the radio and watching television, then with karaoke, music lovers can be actively involved with the song, the way yes by issuing a voice when the music is singing without accompanied vocals of the singer.