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.
Ruben Tagalog was a Filipino actor and musician, famous for his works in the Kundiman style. He was also one of the founders of the singing group Mabuhay Singers. Today,he is now known as the 'Father of Kundiman'. As of May 2016, the only sister he has left that is still alive is Virginia T. De Joya who is currently confined in Veterans Memorial Medical Center. He used to perform in front of the Japanese back when Japan colonized the Philippines.
Harana is an all-male vocal group from the Philippines. It is under ABS-CBN and Star Music.
Bananatype is five-track EP released by the Filipino alternative band Eraserheads in 1997 under BMG Records (Pilipinas), Inc.. This EP contains the tracks "Bananatype/I Can't Remember You", "Harana", "Police Woman", and "Tikman"
Joseph Cecil Marco is a Filipino actor, commercial model and singer who played the role of Santi Domingo in the GMA Network Philippine drama series La Vendetta and who is currently a Star Magic artist in the ABS-CBN, who appeared in Sabel, Honesto, Pasión de Amor and plays Diego Turillo in Wildflower. Before this, he used to appear on several commercials like E-Aji Dip Snax, Downy and Head & Shoulders. On September 15, 2007, he was launched as part of the 15 new discoveries of GMA Artist Center, and was one of the first few who was quickly given a project via La Vendetta.
Charmaine Clamor is a Filipina jazz singer based in Hollywood, California best known for melding traditional Filipino folk songs and instruments with American jazz and blues in a newly developed musical genre called "Jazzipino."
Banda Rito is the 17th and final studio album from the Filipino trio APO Hiking Society. The album has 10 tracks and was released under the Universal Records label. The tracks includes original compositions by different Filipino bands that gained prominence during the late 1990s in the Philippines such as "Pare Ko" by The Eraserheads, "Harana" by Parokya ni Edgar, "Kisapmata" by Rivermaya, among others.
Eraserheads: The Singles is the second compilation album from the defunct Filipino alternative band Eraserheads. It was released in 2001 by Musiko Records & BMG Records (Pilipinas), Inc. as part of the label's "Himig Ng Dekada 90" album series featuring song compilations from its artists that also includes Rivermaya, Color It Red, Yano and Francis Magalona. The compilation features songs of the band, ranging from the first to the fourth album.
Eraserheads: The Reunion Concert 08.30.08 is a live concert album from the Filipino alternative band Eraserheads; it was released by Musiko Records & Sony BMG Music Entertainment. The tracks contained in this album are the songs performed by the group during their reunion concert held last August 30, 2008.
Traditional courtship in the Philippines is described as a "far more subdued and indirect" approach compared to Western or Westernized cultures. It involves "phases" or "stages" inherent to Philippine society and culture. Evident in courtship in the Philippines is the practice of singing romantic love songs, reciting poems, writing letters, and gift-giving. This respect extends to the Filipina's family members. The proper rules and standards in traditional Filipino courtship are set by Philippine society.
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The rondalla is an ensemble of stringed instruments played with the plectrum or pick and generally known as plectrum instruments. It originated in Medieval Spain, especially in Catalonia, Aragon, Murcia, and Valencia. The tradition was later taken to Spanish America and the Philippines.
The word rondalla is from the Spanish ronda, meaning "serenade."
Buruguduystunstugudunstuy is an album by the Filipino alternative rock band Parokya Ni Edgar, released in 1997 by Universal Records.
Manuel Kabajar Cabase a.k.a. Mahnee Cabase or Manny Cabase is a Filipino composer, instrumentalist, and musical director for Visayan movies. Cabase was a singer, songwriter, musical director, computer musician, instrumentalist of at least 28 musical instruments, arranger, conductor, bandleader and musical director. He is also known to his fans as Manny Cabase in the Philippines and/or Mahnee Cabase in the USA. Cabase is the father of the nationally known singer, author, actress, Amapola. Cabase's music is now included in the new Jose R. Gullas Halad Museum in Cebu City. The Halad Museum opened its doors and honoring Cabase and other awardees February 02, 2010
Kundiman is a genre of traditional Filipino love songs. The lyrics of the Kundiman are written in Tagalog. The melody is characterized by a smooth, flowing and gentle rhythm with dramatic intervals. Kundiman was the traditional means of serenade in the Philippines.
The Harana is serenade tradition in rural areas of the Philippines in which young men may formally meet single lady visitors.
Michael Pangilinan (born November 26, 1995 in Malabon City, Philippines is a Filipino singer, actor, and model known for coming in second place in the second season of Your Face Sounds Familiar. He is also known for being a part of the band Harana.
Bakit Kinagat ni Adan ang Mansanas ni Eba? is a 1988 semi-slapstick Phillipine comedy film based on Adam and Eve, a creation myth from the Abrahamic religions. The film is directed by Mike Relon Makiling and written by Arsenio 'Matanghari' Lao.
