Tag: singing

Irish Music Hits All the Right Notes

The Irish seem born with a love of music. At social gatherings, everyone’s always ready to sing his or her “party piece.” Performances are judged less by skill than by uninhibited sincerity or showmanship. Nearly every Irish household has some kind of musical instrument. That love is especially strong for traditional Irish music. You can…


‘Singing’ Plants? Researchers Discover Plants Make High-Frequency Noise—And It Sounds Like This

Old Hans Halbig always sang to the tomato plants in his greenhouse. The 85-year-old Calgarian green thumb (my neighbor) had an inkling that singing helped them grow. What Hans might not have known was that his plants were probably making sounds back to him. Evidence attests to the former prospect—human singing releases plant-friendly CO2 while…


Study of Stroke Patients Reveal Singing Boosts Communication and Quality of Life

A study by the University of Helsinki has found that singing enhances stroke patients’ communication and language production, makes them more social and reduces the burden on caregivers. Published in Brain Communications on Dec. 27, 2022, the research included 54 stroke patients who were given weekly group-based singing training for four months. “Our study utilised…


[VIDEO] Rescued Donkey Loves ‘Singing’ for His Supper: ‘He’s Turned It Into a Dinner Bell’

A shy, senior rescued donkey delighted his owner by showcasing his singing voice just days after stepping foot into his adoptive home. Today, nothing but the center stage will do for this drama king. Pinky Ruggles, 37, lives in Conroe, Texas, in a home with acreage. She always dreamed of owning horses, and after buying…


Toddler Copies Her Loyal Rottweiler’s ‘Singing’ and They’ve Formed the Cutest Musical Duo Ever

A little girl and a family dog who’ve grown alongside each other share what appears to be an incredible bond. Not only do they love and protect one another, but they also “sing” together, possibly making the cutest girl band of all time. Ever since Gia, 3, was born, the family’s Rottweiler, Zara, now 6,…


Stop Obsessing Over Talent—everyone Can Sing

A Hungarian film titled “Sing” won the 2017 Oscar for best short film. “Sing” tells the story of young Zsófi, who joins a renowned children’s choir at her elementary school where “everyone is welcome.” Soon after joining, Zsófi is told by her teacher Erika not to sing, but only mouth the words. On the face…


98-Year-Old WW2 Veteran Sings at the Supermarket

A charming gentleman, and a hero! …


The Importance of Singing to Babies: A Source of Comfort

Singing familiar songs to a distressed baby brings comfort—more so than unfamiliar songs or expressive talking. Thus, singing to babies plays an important role in creating the parent-child relationship. A repertoire of familiar songs sung together can be a source of comfort in moments of distress. In an experiment conducted in Canada, 136 babies aged…


Former Bloods Gang Member Turns Life Around, Now Sings God Hymns for Hospital Patients Where He Works

A former New Jersey Bloods gang member turned his life around to become a music singer, and now shares his talent with patients at the hospital where he works. After posting his video hymns on TikTok, they went viral. Enrique Rodriquez, 28, from Central Jersey, left behind a life of crime and violence after turning…


Adorable Singing Duo

Alzheimer’s can take away a lot of things in one’s life, but not the loving bond of this mother and son duo. Their beautiful moment captured on camera would melt your heart faster than butter!