Our 2016 Music Roundup

Just weeks into the new year, the 2016 music world is already heating up! A few jam sessions are definitely in order when you see what 2016 has to offer. So that you don't miss a beat, we've assembled this year's list of world tours, albums set to drop and the emerging artists of 2016.

Get playing! What to know in 6 tips.

How many times have you heard or said “Oh, how I wish I played the piano!” (piano can be substituted by guitar, drum or any other instrument with exception of perhaps the triangle). But why wonder what might have been? It’s never too late to learn a new instrument! It's 2016, carpe diem!

Season's Greetings from Wersja Karaoke

"Music does bring people together. It allows us to experience the same emotions. People everywhere are the same in heart and spirit. No matter what language we speak, what color we are, the form of our politics or the expression of our love and faith, music proves: We are the same."John Denver

Wishing you and yours peace, joy, togetherness and music cheer this holiday season! Season's Greetings from Wersja Karaoke

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Where do Christmas Carols come from? A brief history

The original Christmas Carol dates back to long before the appearance of the religious holiday, a few thousand years back in fact. Pagans would celebrate in song throughout the year but particularly during the winter period. Sung to highlight the celebration of the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, Pagans would dance around circular megalithic structures during ritual ceremonies. The etymology of the word "Carol,” from Old French "carole" denotes both a song of praise and joy as well as the action of in circles.

Our end of the year holiday song selection

For many, music plays a big part in the magic of the holidays. It rings in festivities, spreads a little cheer and warms up any frosty weather (how could you not associate Christmas with classics from Bing Crosby, Andy Williams and more recent artists Mariah Carey and Michael Bublé?). And lucky us as music lovers, each year Christmas coincides with album releases trimmed as perfectly as the Rockefeller Christmas Tree.

Carols have always had a special place throughout the holiday season (especially the religious ones).