Many Filipino artists doing well in the international scene serve as encouragement and good example for many aspiring Pinoy performers. One of them is the former child star Billy Crawford.

His fame and fortune in Europe did not, of course, happened in a blink of an eye. The ex “That’s Entertainment’s member worked hard to break through in his chosen field.

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Not many people are aware of her name but think Moonstar88 and you come up with the name of Acel Bisa Van Ommen, who, together with her band, immortalized the sounds of “Panalangin”, “Sulat,” “Sa Langit,” and of course, “Torete.”

These times, Moonstar88 had ceased to be in the music scene but Acel’s comeback is just getting off the ground. After a long hiatus from the sound stage, Acel is back with a different tune, a different sound and a different melody to her music. From the edgy and rock music of Moonstar88, Acel has evolved to the type of songs which would soothe and comfort anyone’s heart, owing it to her angelic and soothing voice.

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For all you rock aficionados out there, you very well know that rock has no limits, boundaries or social class. Brace yourself and meet the band that’s been unifying the rich and the poor with their tasteful music and original style-- Subscapular.

This Indie band has been together since 2001. “We started way back in high school,” lead guitarist Randy Gatbontonshares. This former Christian band got their name from the scapular, which is a religious necklace. “Pag sinuot mo kasi yung scapular nire-represent mo yung paniniwala mo, ganoon din yung gusto naming mangyari."

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A significant event will happen to the Philippines’ favorite pop star Sarah Geronimo as she stages her second major concert. According to Viva Entertainment big boss Vic del Rosario this serves as the defining moment of the premier young artist.

In “Sarah Geronimo in Motion” the singer –actress will perform with Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano, Sam Milby, Jericho Rosales, Mark Bautista, John Prats, and Comedy Concert Queen Ai Ai delas Alas. A concert series will also run in United States particularly in California, New York, Alaska, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas in August and September.

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After two years of absence in the music scene, reigning Pop Sweetheart Yasmien Kurdi comes back with her latest album under GMA Records. Titled Love Is All I Need, Yasmien not only showcased her powerful vocals but her songwriting skills as well.

Her composition, “Love Is All I Need” is the carrier single of the album. She shared that inspiration for the song came during the taping of her fantasy series “Encantadia”, where she spent her free time mostly daydreaming under the trees.

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The Star Dreamer 2nd runner up of Pinoy Dream Academy (PDA) Ronnie Liang, didn't get this far that easy. Before his big break from the 24/7 reality talent search, he was once disqualified from a prestigious singing contest on television.

Many were dismayed but the event served as motivation for the now “Prince of Balladeers.” Ronnie was able to move on and focus on his singing career.

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What's it like to be on critically acclaimed and awarded theatre musicals, where you have be sound good and be the best actress that you should be? For most artists confidence, skills and passion are tools for success and our very own top-notch performer Lea Salonga is the walking example of these traits.

And in spite of her international celebrity, Lea never forgets het roots -- the Philippines. The only true Filipina diva is once again back with a powerful new album, Inspired, which will no doubt capture the heart of local music fans.

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Sessionroad, that spunky quintet from the City of Pines, Baguio, is one of the better and enduring original bands to invade the Filipino music scene in recent years.

Composed of Hannah Romawac (vocalist/rhythm guitarist), Chavi Romawac (drummer) and JV Romawac (percussionist/back up vocalist) plus their friends Richard Carandang (bassist) and Coy Placido (lead guitarist), the group inevitably made wave in the music industry by just being genuine music lovers.

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