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1 day ago · Meeting her cousin, Charo Umite—composer of hits May Bukas Pa, Lupa, Macho Gwapito—also had a huge influence on her decision to pursue a songwriting career.Umite would take her to hang out at the Vicor Music Corporation and Blackgold Records offices, where Azarcon got to meet some of the great singers and composers of that time.
May 19, 2024 · For me, Nuestro Padre Jesus Nazareno represents more than just a song; it is a symbol of the Filipino people’s unwavering faith and devotion to Jesus Christ. It is a reminder of the power of religious rituals and traditions in providing solace and strength in times of adversity. Lucio San Pedro, the composer of this iconic Filipino song, has ...
May 1, 2024 · T his May 24 and 25, 2024 will mark Cecile Azarcon’s 45th anniversary concert--45 years of songwriting and music making. Leading up to this moment, she has performed in several concert venues both in her native Philippines and the United States to an audience for whom her music has found sweet relevance and deep meaning.
May 17, 2024 · Let’s acknowledge and celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with 5 composers you should know if you don’t already. The first is Chinese American composer Bright Sheng, a two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist, whose music has been played the world over, especially his works for orchestra. His work Zodiac Tales is a concerto ...
5 days ago · by Rae Ann Varona. “Harana, as the song introduces, is an old Philippine tradition of courtship in which a man bears his heart in song to a woman (and sometimes vice versa), while standing underneath her window at night.”. WITH Valentine’s Day approaching, we look back at a Filipino tradition that illustrates one’s love in the form of ...
2 days ago · Signature. Maria Lea Carmen Imutan Salonga, OL ( / ˈleɪə səˈlɒŋɡə / LAY-ə sa-LONG-ə; born February 22, 1971) is a Filipina singer and actress. Primarily known for her work in theatre, she has starred in musicals on the West End and Broadway. Her accolades include a Tony Award and a Laurence Olivier Award, in addition to nominations ...
May 21, 2024 · The most notable of these were Sakay, Anak Dalita, Kandelerong Pilak, Sergeant Hasan, Destination Vietnam, and The Evil Within. 2. Honorata “Atang” Marquez de la Rama-Hernandez. Named National Artist in 1987, Atang de la Rama was a star of vaudeville in the 30s, or ‘bodabil’ in these parts.
