Singing, karaoke and community

Discussion Topics

1. Who is your favourite singer? Why? What makes a song popular for you- the lyrics or the music?
2. Do you ever sing? If yes, where, how often, when you are alone, etc? Do you have a favourite song/tune that you like to sing or hum?
3. Have you ever sang in front of a crowd? If not , would you ever? Do you think it is important to have a good voice to sing in front of other people?
4. Do you think everybody can sing? Can singing be learned or are people born with the ability to sing?
5. Have you ever been to a concert or a festival? What is the difference?

1. Is singing a part of your culture? If so, what role does it play? Why do you think music and singing are important and how do they affect people?
2. Why do you think the karaoke event in the video is so important to the people of Berlin? Is karaoke popular in your culture?
3. What effects can singing have on a community? Do you think music and singing connect people from different cultures? Do you think you could learn about different cultures from their singing traditions?
4. Do people in your culture make parties where there is singing and/or playing musical instruments?
5. Do you know of any singing events in your country ? Have you ever taken part in them?