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RnB derived from gospel, jazz, folk, and traditional blues music in 1940's America and remains one of the most popular commercial genres of music. Many Black Americans migrated from the South to the Northern states during this time, and brought ...

From the 15th to the 21st May is Mental Health Awareness Week and this year there is a focus on anxiety. Anxiety is a common mental health condition which affects over 8 million people in the UK, yet less than 50% of people with Generalised Anxiety ...

It's been nearly a week since the Eurovision 2023 grand finale and we are still not quite over the *ahem* colourful, and politically provocative displays from the likes of Croatia, Finland, and Czechia. It was another big win for Sweden's Loreen ...

The end of May marks the start of Festival Season in the UK, kicking off with Creamfields South from 26th-28th May. Featuring massive dance acts like Tiesto, Calvin Harris and Swedish House Mafia, this is one for adults (18+) only, but don't fret! ...

It's Wedding Season...Everybody loves a good wedding. And when the formalities are over, the food has been polished off and your guests are start getting a bit merry, why not load up the karaoke machine to get the party going? Cue children sliding ...

Ed Sheeran has hit the headlines this week, and not for the reasons he would like. Ed has been in court in a Marvin Gaye copyright case, whereby Ed has been accused of copying 'Let's Get It On' in his chart hit 'Thinking Out Loud'. The hearings at ...

April 22nd every year is Earth Day, and the week beginning 24th April is Sustainability Week in the UK. Earth Day started in 1970, and now incorporates 1 billion people in more than 193 countries. The website Earthday.org coordinates global ...

St. George's Day is celebrated every year on the 23rd April in England and other Christian countries such as Bulgaria, Romania, and Georgia where he is a patron saint. You can usually find something happening to celebrate the day, wherever you are; ...

Are you planning a holiday or fancy travelling around the world? Well, if you're looking for a great night out somewhere with a bit more"quirk" than your average bar on your travels, then look no further! Here is our list of Karaoke Bars across ...

This week we are paying homage to Lewis Capaldi, one of the most down-to-earth gems that the music industry has given us in years. Lewis Marc Capaldi was born on 7th October 1996 in Glasgow, Scotland. Lewis began singing at 4 years old, when he ...

In the big city this month?If you fancy braving the crowds and singing in front of an audience, rather than just your family, check out these unique karaoke venues in London. Whether you prefer an intimate karaoke room just for your party or you ...

Karaoke has been growing in popularity around the world over the last few decades, with some countries more keen to belt out the tunes than others. Japan, in particular, has fully embraced karaoke as part of its culture, and there are now a ...

This week we're taking some time to appreciate the ever graceful Disney star turned philanthropist Selena Gomez. Selena was born on July 22nd 1992 in Grand Prairie, Texas, and began her career in show business at the tender age of 9 in 2001. ...

Mother's Day is right around the corner (get to the shops, quickly!) and here at Vocal Star, we love a song that conveys all the emotions we have for our mothers, whatever the genre. So of course we had to compile a playlist of all the songs ...

It's that time of year again. The daffodils are sprouting, evenings are getting lighter and the air is getting ever so slightly warmer. It's also the time of year when the annual 'Spring Clean' takes place; the hoards of things we bought to keep ...

SING TO IMPROVE YOUR SWING!At Vocal-Star, we’re all HUGE golf fans!  We are the UK’s Number one Karaoke specialist – producer of karaoke, Bluetooth audio and sound equipment and we’ve been experimenting to see if singing can ...

Wireless microphones are a brilliant tool for an epic karaoke session! Quite simply, a wireless microphone is a device that can be enabled wirelessly rather than being connected by wires. Certain models can also be charged via USB, which is ...

Who’s up for a fun 90s karaoke session at home?90s music is debatably all the rage again. In fact, some might say that a retro 90s tune never really goes out of fashion! Here is a definitive guide to some of the most well-known 90s hits to have ...

Have you been tasked with hosting the ultimate kids party? Perhaps you are arranging a celebration or disco for family or friends, or maybe you work at a school or youth club and want to reward your pupils for their hard work this year? If you’re ...

How your TV and soundbar get out of syncI’ve tried and reviewed countless TVs and the best soundbars, and audio delay is an extremely common issue when trying to connect a disc playing karaoke player. Many people jump to blame a certain brand or ...