Philippine Music bits on Pinoy bands and singers

Francis Magalona Tribute Music Video

Here is a music video tribute to Francis Magalona; composed and performed by Jayson Diwa an hour after he learned of FrancisM’s demise.

Maria Cafra and Resty Fabunan Live in Concert!

Kids? get to know them and their music. Oldies? Relive and celebrate the memories!Pinoy rock legends Resty Fabunan and Maria Cafra are back onstage for one night only!
Expect to hear their classic Pinoy rock hits Kumusta Mga Kaibigan, Cool Ka Lang Pare, Kapalaran and many more!/

Christian Bautista to launch Universal Records career with Jose Mari Chan revival album

It's an exciting time in the career of one of the Philippines' top young balladeers – Christian Bautista. After his much publicized jump from Warner Music Philippines to Universal Records, he is now ready to move forward with his music career at UR. Inside, we reveal the pop music idol's new album that will revive songs from one of the most prolific singer-songwriters the country has ever known – Mr. Jose Mari Chan and exclusive behind the scenes photos of making the music video.

2009 Fete De La Musique Philippine French Music Festival

Fete De La Musique 2009 is the annual French Music Festival in the Philippines organized by the Alliance Francaise, the France Embassy’s cultural attache in the Philippines. 2009 Fete De La Musique themed “Music is Language” will be held on June 20, 2009 at the MetroWalk complex in Ortigas Center, Pasig City, Philippines. POP / [...]

Marching Bands Make Fiesta Revellers Dance to the Beat

The TOWN FIESTA is celebrated by ALL towns in the Philippines! Fiestas are feast days of the town's patron saint, this can be any of the saints in the Catholic religion BUT one of the most popular patron saint is the STO.NINO or the CHILD JESUS. There are marquee celebrations in Cebu, Kalibo in Aklan and Tondo in Manila.

Marching bands made up of (brass, wind and percussion sections) are common fixtures in fiesta celebrations. These marching bands light up the fiesta atmosphere with their vibrant rendition of both traditional marching band and adaptations of the current popular music. Philippine marching bands wear colorful uniforms.

Karaoke World Championships Looking for Philippine Representative

Karaoke lovers rejoice. This is your turn to step out of the house (to the relief of your house mates) and into the world (haha)! Why, there is a search for two karaoke singing masters (1 male, 1 female) who will compete and represent the Philippines in the Karaoke World Championships in Lahti, Finland this [...]

Eraserheads CDs and Albums. Discography.

Naisip ko lang dahil sa Eheads reunion concert ay baka maraming interesado sa discography ng Eraserheads. Ibig sabihin ng discography ay lahat ng mga records (CD, cassette tape, plaka vinyl) na inilabas kung saan kasama ang isang artista, banda o musikero. Swerte ang BMG Pilipinas sa reunion na ito, sigurado maraming bibili ng back catalog ng Eraserheads, easily 10,000 units sold ito for this year alone lalo na't ilang beses ipapalabas sa MTV ang first set ng Easerheads reunion concert last August 30, 2008.

Mamaya ko na lang i-post yung mga actual info details ng Eheads CDs with the complete list ng mga solo albums of the original Eraserheads lineup (Marcus Adoro, Raimund Marasigan, Buddy Zabala at syempre si Ely Buendia)

Blues Music in the Philippines? Binky Lampano at Blueskrieg in 19East Music Hall

The Blueskrieg Pinoy blues music train heads down south of the Metro on Saturday September 1, 2007 for a very special show. Come see Pinoy blues music pioneers BINKY LAMPANO and Lampano Alley
as Blueskrieg takes the Pinoy blues music train to 19East Bar & Restaurant

also featuring Blueskrieg bands:
Snakecharmer
Kulukati (with DeltaSelim)
Plug

and special guest:
The Long Johns

Noel Cabangon: A Real Filipino Artist

By Valerie Tort

If it is not Julian Felipe, it is Noel Cabangon. As the composer of the modern Philippine National Anthems, Noel Cabangon can surpass the nationalistic and patriotic fervor reflected in Julian Felipe�s composition titled Lupang Hinirang.

The spell of Noel Cabangon started to captivate every TV viewer a few years ago as his song Kanlungan became the theme music in the commercial of one of the largest American fast food chains in the country. Every time the commercial was played, teens, yuppies, and adults all over the country sung together with the mysterious voice that hooked their attention.

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Billy Crawford Goes Back To His Roots

By Phoebe Dorothy Estelle

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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