Karaoke is wildly popular in the archipelago nation where it's never too early -- nor too late -- to grab a microphone and sing a tune.
Machines can be found everywhere from cheap bars in far-flung villages to modern KTV joints in the cities, and many families have their own or rent one for parties.
The karaoke machine is one of six at the terminal, but drivers and passengers waiting for a ride appear unbothered by the competing songs reverberating through speakers. It is a bold choice in a country where the song has reportedly got people killed -- allegedly because they sang it poorly.Felomina Hernane, 52, owns the eatery where the karaoke machine cranks up at 8:00 am and doesn't stop until 10:00 pm or later, seven days a week.
Alfred Condez works at a store overflowing with machines in various stages of assembly. It takes several hours for employees to finish wiring one, and customers are often happy to wait.As if to prove his point, he picks up a microphone and stands on the footpath to test an assembled machine's sound quality, his deep voice echoing into the noisy street.
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