were did karaoke come from originally?

Answer 1

Japan

Answer 2

Karaoke is a Japanese word meaning, "to sing badly." lol Just kidding. Actually, the word "karaoke" comes from the joining of two Japanese words: ' Kara'(empty) and 'Okie' (short for orchestra)

"In 1950, before Karaoke Music was invented, a firm new to the just- introduced world of the long-playing record, LP as it came to be known, released the first sing-along recordings in this new medium. The label, Music Minus One [an American company], while specializing in classical repertoire, had at the head of the company a fervent jazz fan, and in the company's second year, in 1952, he recorded three different all-star rhythm sections performing great standards of the 20s, 30s, 40s and 50s. Intended primarily for jazz improvising, they also offered vocalists a wonderful opportunity to sing with a band

These recordings proved very popular, sold in the thousands and were purchased throughout the world.

In the late 1970's, Karaoke, as we now know it was introduced in Japan, some twenty- five years later.

While most people in Japan agree that karaoke started in Kobe, Japan, in the late 1970's , the actual origins of Karaoke music are obscure. One story claims that a snack bar owner, when a performer failed to appear, put on tapes of music and asked people in the restaurant if they wanted to sing. From such insignificant beginnings, Karaoke as an entertainment form has spread throughout Japan and the world."

See the link below for the entire history of karaoke. : )

Answer 3

Karaoke comes from Japan. Kara means empty or void and okesutora means orchestra. Thes started around the 1970's 1980's and became poplular in the late 80's and 90's.
It stems from the tradition in earliest japan that during or after dinner entertainment was expected. This started with Noh theatre where guest were encouraged to join in. It also stems from the samuri education where all samuri were expected to be able to perform a song or dance for entertaining guests at tea parties.
It may also help from the consumption of Sake??

Answer 4

Japan

Answer 5

It started in Japan

Answer 6

It originally came from Japan & literally translates as 'Empty Orchestra'

Answer 7

japan
are you doing that radio 1 competition?

Answer 8

I thought it was Japan ,, wasn't it ...
Edit.. It means Empty Orchestra

Answer 9

japan

Answer 10

like everythin else Japan