Music of the Philippines include musical performance arts in the Philippines or by Filipinos composed in various genres and styles. The compositions are often a mixture of different Asian, Spanish, Latin American, American, and indigenous influences.
Nora Cabaltera Villamayor professionally kown as Nora Aunor is a Filipina actress, recording artist, and film producer. Aunor has also appeared in several stage plays, television shows and concerts. She is known as Philippine cinema's "Superstar" and is regarded as the People's National Artist. The Hollywood Reporter called her "The Grand Dame of Philippine Cinema" for her performance in the movie Taklub and her contribution to Philippine film industry.
Richelle Ann Mallari Loyola-Avanzado, better known by her stage name Jessa Zaragoza, is a Filipina commercial model, singer and actress. She is known as the "Phenomenal Diva" and "Jukebox Queen of the 90s" for her first studio album Just Can't Help Feelin in 1997 with the hit carrier single "Bakit Pa?," which became a number one ballad in the Philippines and a top 40 hit during 1997–1999. The album also was certified by PARI and certified platinum. Its carrier single "Bakit Pa?" was also released by OctoArts Films and GMA Films as a Valentine's Day film offering directed by multi-awarded film Director Jose Javier Reyes. She collaborated with award winning film director Mel Chionglo in Malikot na Mundo with actors Lara Morena, Raymond Bagatsing, and Patrick Guzman, her last film with OctoArts Films. In 2000, she also released her fourth studio album and first for Star Music Ibigay Mo Na. She released Kahit Na Ilang Umaga in 2004. She sang a cover of "Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas" for the hit prime time series of the same name. In 2002–2003, she played Andromeda on the hit series Bituin with Nora Aunor and Cherie Gil.
"2nd Floor" is a song by Filipino singer Nina from her 2002 debut album Heaven. It was released to radio in December 2002 by Warner Music Philippines as the album's first promo single in lieu of the album's release in the Philippines. The song was written by Arnie Mendaros, and produced by Neil Gregorio. As soon as Nina sent her demo to Warner and immediately got a contract with the label, production for her first album began. "2nd Floor" became one of the first OPM songs to feature Taglish lyrics and a pop-R&B arrangement. Nina's whistle register is very evident on the song.
Covers, Volume 2 is the 13th studio album by Filipino singer-actress Regine Velasquez, released on January 30, 2006 by Viva Records in the Philippines in CD format and in digital download. The album contains different music genres including jazz and blues which is new to Velasquez' repertoire. It is her third cover album from Viva after R2K (1999) and Covers, Vol. 1 (2004), and includes covers of songs by Al Green, Paul McCartney and Wings, Blondie and Alanis Morissette among others. The first single released is Hold Me In Your Arms originally done by the Southern Sons. The album was certified platinum a month after its release.
Reigne is the 11th studio album by Filipino singer-actress Regine Velasquez, released on November 29, 2001 by Viva Records in the Philippines in CD and cassette format and later in digital download. The album was produced by Velasquez and contained original Filipino compositions by Janno Gibbs, Trina Belamide and Tats Faustino among others. The carrier single released is "To Reach You" composed by Lisa Dy and Chat Zamora. The album was certified triple platinum by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry (PARI).
Himig Handog is a multimedia songwriting and music video competition in the Philippines based in Quezon City. The competition is operated by ABS-CBN Corporation and Star Music, the music subsidiary of ABS-CBN. The contest ran from 2000 to 2003 and was later revived in 2013. The theme of the contest has been love songs since 2002.
Marion Louise Aunor is a Filipina singer and songwriter.
This is a list of the albums and singles in the discography of Nora Aunor.
More, more, more of Nora Aunor is the second studio album by the Filipino singer-actress Nora Aunor, released in 1968 by Alpha Records Corporation in the Philippines in LP format and later released in 1999 in a compilation CD format. The album contains some of the original Filipino compositions by Robert Medina, Rober Dominic and Danny Subido among others, except for the three songs including "It's Not Unusual" originally sung by Tom Jones in 1965 composed by Gordon Mills and Les Reed.
Among My Favorites is a studio album by Filipino singer-actress Nora Aunor, released in 1970 by Alpha Records Corporation in the Philippines in LP format and later released in 1999 in a compilation/ cd format. The album contains original Filipino compositions by Robert Medina, George Canseco and Danny Subido, among others. Some of the recordings are covers of popular songs such as "Mama" and "I Believe".
The Golden Voice is a studio album by Filipino singer-actress Nora Aunor, released in 1970 by Alpha Records Corporation in the Philippines in LP format and later released in 1999 in a compilation/ cd format. The album contains some of the original Filipino compositions by Robert Medina, George Canseco and Danny Subido. The album contains 12 tracks among them is the "Mother Song" which became as one of the most popular song of Ms. Aunor.
Pledging My Love is the first studio album Filipino star singer-actress Nora Aunor made in collaboration with another Filipino singer and performer, Manny de Leon. It had a 1970 LP release in the Philippines by Alpha Records Corporation and nearly thirty years later, in 1999, was issued in a compilation/cd format. The album consists of love songs popular during the 1960s, some of which are sung as duets by Aunor and de Leon, who was the leading man in some of her 1970 film vehicles.
Portrait is the first studio albums by Filipino singer-actress Nora Aunor, released in 1971 by Alpha Records Corporation in the Philippines in LP format and later released in 1999 in a compilation/ cd format. The album contains some of the original Filipino compositions by Robert Medina, George Canseco and Danny Subido. The album contains 12 tracks among them is the "Waiting For You" composed by George Canseco and "Mother Dear."
The Song of My Life is the second studio album by Filipino singer-actress Nora Aunor, released in 1971 by Alpha Records Corporation in the Philippines in LP format and later released in 1999 in a compilation/ cd format. The album contains 12 tracks among them is "Lollipops and Roses" that team up with the teen idol Victor "Cocoy" Laurel and they even made a movie which became one of the biggest box office hits of the seventies.
The Golden Hits of Nora Aunor is the third studio album by Filipino singer-actress Nora Aunor, released in 1971 by Alpha Records Corporation in the Philippines in LP format and later released in 1999 in a compilation/ cd format. The album contains 12 tracks among them is "Love Story" which was made popular by Andy Williams in 1970..
The Phenomenal Nora Aunor is the last non Holiday studio album by Filipino singer-actress Nora Aunor,of 1970 released by Alpha Records Corporation in the Philippines in LP format and later released in 1999 in a compilation/ cd format. The album contains 12 tracks of the most famous songs including Yesterday When I was Young.
Guy and Pip is an appellation or moniker used to call the very popular Philippine cinema "love team" of Nora Aunor and Tirso Cruz III whose work in film, television and recording made them the most popular Philippine show business love team of all time. The nickname "Guy" refers to Aunor while "Pip" refers to Cruz. The team started working together in the late 1960s until the 1980s. At the peak of their popularity in the 1970s, they were able to make several movies with box-office successes, television shows, as well as radio programs, and their recordings were instant hits.
Mga Awitin ng Puso is a studio album by Filipino singer-actress Nora Aunor, released in 1972 by Alpha Records Corporation in the Philippines in LP format. Songs from this album are also included on a compilation album from 1990 called Mga Awiting Sariling Atin. This is Aunor's second album in all-Filipino composition.
Celestine is the sixth studio album of TV host-singer and actress, Toni Gonzaga, under Star Records released on May 20, 2014 in the Philippines in Digital format and on May 29 for physical release. The album's original release was scheduled in November 2013 but delayed due to many demands of her other projects including the completion of her most grossing film, Starting Over Again, her sitcom Home Sweetie Home, and her reality show The Voice of the Philippines. This is her first album to released in four years after All Me in 2010.
