Finland's love of karaoke

In Finland’s remote forests, karaoke brings warmth and connection. DJ Tauno Luukinen hosts lively karaoke nights in taverns and tents across Northern Finland, offering locals and tourists a chance to sing melancholic love songs and global hits. Despite closed borders and harsh winters, Luukinen’s passion — 4,500 gigs and counting — keeps the tradition alive. For Finns, karaoke is more than entertainment; it’s emotional expression.

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