Kala (band)

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KALA
Bayanihan Republic - Kala.jpg
from left to right: Voopee Elviña, Brian Tanchanco, Raymond Daylo and Jade Justine from KALA in Bayanihan Republic 2013
Background information
OriginMakati City, Philippines
Genres
Years active2004–2008, 2010–present
Labels Sony BMG, Believe Digital, flat FIVE Records
MembersBrian Tanchanco
JP Tanchanco
Jade Justine
Andrew Contreras
Past membersVoopee Elviña (deceased)
Raymond Daylo
Lyle Pasco
William Gabaldon
Mike Grape
Website kalafunk.com

Kala (stylized in all caps) is a Filipino band that blends funk, nu-disco, acid jazz, electronic and rock music. Its members are Brian Tanchanco, JP Tanchanco, Jade Justine, and Andrew Contreras. [1] [2]

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History

KALA's first full-length album came on the music scene in 2005 with their debut album under Sony BMG entitled Manila High. The group is most noted for its hit single “Jeepney” and is credited with the resurgence of a distinct and defining genre of Filipino music known as “Manila sound”. [3] The name “Kala” originates from the original members’ college cake-making venture called the “Kala Cake Project”.

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Kalaman

In 2008, KALA underwent a self-imposed hiatus following the departures of bassist Lyle Pasco, lead guitarist JP Tanchanco and lead vocalist Mike Grape from the band.

In 2011, KALA resurfaced with new members Jade Justine and Voopee Elviña.

Following their come back, KALA performed in Jack Daniel's third Philippine tour entitled “Jack Daniel’s On Stage: Scouting Gigs” on November 22, 2013.

Lead guitarist Voopee Elviña died on December 4, 2015, after a battle with nasopharyngeal cancer. [4]

KALAMAN

During a summer vacation in Boracay last 2004, some of the old band members had a picture posing in silhouette against the sunset. Various poses were made which represented each of the band members. Brian decided to combine prominent elements of each pose in order to blend it in one unifying image. This became the official logo of KALA. It represents convergence and harmony with the sharing of friendship, talents and passion from each of the band members.

Advocacy

In 2004, KALA started performing for Rock Ed Philippines, a nationwide volunteer group that offers alternative education to underprivileged Filipino youth through art, music, poetry, and the like. In the same year, the band released an EP entitled “RockEdition: For the Benefit of the Filipino Youth” by way of support for the UN's “Millennium Development Goals” and “Global Call to Action Against Poverty.”

In 2011, KALA performed for Rock Ed once again in their “Rock the Riles: Rocking for Education” tour.

Awards and nominations

YearAward Giving BodyCategoryNominated WorkResults
2006 MTV Philippines Rising Star of the MonthWon
NU Rock Awards Best New ArtistNominated [5]
200720th Awit Awards Best Performance by a New Group Recording ArtistWon [6]
Favorite New Group ArtistWon [6]
People’s Choice Favorite Group"Jeepney"Won [6]
People’s Choice Favorite New Group"Manila High"Won [6]
MYX Music Awards Favorite New ArtistWon [7]
2008 GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards Most Promising Recording GroupWon [8]

Band members

Current members

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Playground photo shoot

Former members

Discography

Future Disco (2013)

  1. Touch Me Kiss Me
  2. Ella Villamor
  3. Dr. Strange
  4. Tipar
  5. Imaginary Lucy
  6. Future Disco
  7. Libot
  8. The Race
  9. Pag Ikot
  10. Feel My Love

Manila High (2005)

  1. Pulis Pangkalawakan
  2. Parapap
  3. Jeepney
  4. Sync of 8
  5. South Side
  6. Piso Pisong Paraiso
  7. Manila High
  8. Salamin
  9. Bakbakan Na
  10. Tubero
  11. Weather Forecast
  12. Jeepney (Nude Mix)

RockEdition: For the Benefit of the Filipino Youth (2004)

  1. Pulis Pangkalawakan
  2. Pira Pirasong Paraiso
  3. Southside
  4. Salamin
  5. Bakbakan Na

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