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CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE MUSIC

refers to compositions that have

adopted ideas and elements from

twentieth century art music in the

West, as well as the latest trends

and musical styles in the

entertainment industry.


FEATURES OF PH MUSICPhilippine Music comes in a variety

of forms, covering a wide spectrum

of sources, geographically and

historically; and representing more

than 100 ethnolinguistic groups as

well as different social and cultural

environments in the Philippines.


FEATURES OF PH MUSICThe totality of these forms may be categorized

into three distinct repertoires:

1) Asiatic oral traditions;

2) westernized oral traditions; and

3) western-influenced art and

popular music, and semi classical

music.


PHILIPPINE CONTEMPORARY

COMPOSERS


Julián Felipe

The Composer of the Music of the

Philippine National Anthem,

"Marcha Nacional Magdalo“

now known as

Lupang Hinirang.

January 28, 1861 – October 2, 1944


Nicanor Abelardo

a Filipino composer known for

his Kundiman songs, especially

before the Second World War.

Notable among his works are

“Bituing Marikit“,

"Nasaan Ka Irog“,

"Magbalik Ka Hirang“, and

"Himutok“.

February 7, 1893 – March 21, 1934


Francisco Santiago

a Filipino musician, sometimes

called The Father of Kundiman

Art Song. His most famous piece

"Anak-Dalita“.

His other compositions are the

kundiman "Sakali Man",

"Hibik ng Filipinas", "Pakiusap",

"Ang Pag-ibig", at "Alaala Kita“.

January 29, 1889 – September 28, 1947


Antonio Molina

a Filipino composer, conductor

and music administrator.

A National Artist for music.

He was also known as the Claude

Debussy of the Philippines due to

his use of impressionism in

music. Known for “Ana Maria”,

“Hatinggabi” & “Pandangguhan”

26 December 1894 – 29 January 1980


Levi Celerio

a Filipino composer and lyricist,

a prolific songwriter, with over

4,000 songs to his credit. Best

known for being a leaf-player, a

feat for which he was put into the

Guinness Book of World Records.

In 1997, he was named National

Artist of the Philippines for Music

April 30, 1910 – April 2, 2002


Levi Celerio

Folk Songs: Ang Pipit, Tinikling, Itik-Itik,

Waray-Waray, Pitong Gatang, Ako ay May

Singsing, Alibangbang, Alembong,

Galawgaw,

Christmas Songs: Pasko na Naman,

Ang Pasko ay Sumapit, and Misa de Gallo.

Love Songs: Saan Ka Man Naroroon,

Kahit Konting Pagtingin,

Gaano Ko Ikaw Kamahal,

Kapag Puso'y Sinugatan, and Ikaw.

April 30, 1910 – April 2, 2002


George Canseco

Multi-awarded composer but had

no formal training in music.

When Martial Law was declared

in 1972, he turned to composing

songs.

Composed the song

“Ako Ay Pilipino. “

23 April 1934 – 19 November 2004


George Canseco

“Kapantay ay Langit” paved the

way to numerous hit songs like

"Kailangan Kita,"

"Ako Ang Nagwagi ,"

"Ngayon At Kailanman,"

"Dito Ba" and

"Langis at Tubig."

23 April 1934 – 19 November 2004


Freddie Aguilar

a folk musician best known for

his rendition of "Bayan Ko", which

became the anthem for the

opposition to the Marcos regime

during the 1986 People Power

Revolution, and for his song

"Anak", the best-selling

Philippine music record of all

time.Born: February 5, 1953


Apo Hiking Society

Apolinario Mabini Hiking Society

was organized in 1969 from

Ateneo de manila HS

Known works:

“Mahirap Magmahal ng Syota

ng Iba,” “Pumapatak ang Ulan,”

“Nakapagtataka”, & “Doobidoo”

Jim Paredes, Boboy Garovillo and Danny Javier


Ogie Alcasid

Singer, songwriter, comedian,

composer, television host, actor,

and entrepreneur.

His well known song were

“Nandito Ako ,

Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang?,

Kailangan Ko’y Ikaw,

Pangako Sa yo’ and Ikaw Sana”.

born 27 August 1967


Yoyoy Villame

went a long way from being a

public utility driver and a

councilor from Cebu before

finally recording his own music.

Known as the "King of Philippine

Novelty Songs“

November 18, 1932 – May 18, 2007


Yoyoy Villame

Yoyoy was known for his catchy

novelty songs such as

"Mag-Exercise Tayo,"

"Si Filemon,“

"Hayop Na Kombo,“

"Philippine Geography,"

"Butsekik," among others.

November 18, 1932 – May 18, 2007


Lito Camo

a Filipino singer and songwriter.

He established his reputation

more solidly as a composer

instead of being a singer which

was his initial dream.

born March 12, 1972


Lito Camo

"Bakit Papa?",

"Spaghetti Song",

"Bulaklak",

“Lagot Ka!”,

"Wowowee",

"Boom Tarat Tarat", and

"Otso-Otso"

born March 12, 1972


Ely Buendia

A musician, writer and director

who gained fame as guitarist,

songwriter and lead vocalist of

the popular Filipino rock band

Eraserheads.

“Toyang”, “Pare Ko”, “Ligaya”,

“Alapaap”,“With a Smile”,

“Magasin”,“Ang Huling El Bimbo”

born November 2, 1970


Ryan Cayabyab

He is the most popular Filipino

composer of modern times.

Through the years, Mr. C. has

gone into jazz, theater, and pop to

cover all listening bases.

His works are often praised for

their poetic yet easy to grasp

word play mirroring the plight of

the common people.born May 4, 1954


Ryan Cayabyab

He endeared himself to the public

through his radio-friendly

compositions like “Araw Gabi,”

“Kailan,” “Kumukutikutitap,”

“Liman-Dipang Tao,”

“Wala Kang Katulad,”

“Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika,” and

“Tuwing Umuulan at Kapiling Ka.”born May 4, 1954


Yeng Constantino

A pop-rock singer-songwriter.

She won the title "Grand Star

Dreamer" of Pinoy Dream

Academy.

“Salamat”

“Hawak Kamay”

“Pag-ibig”

“Ikaw”born December 4, 1988


Francis Magalona

the first Filipino rapper in the

Philippines to cross over into the

mainstream. He was credited for

having pioneered the merging of

rap with Pinoy rock.

"Mga Kababayan“

"Tayo'y Mga Pinoy“

"Kaleidoscope World"

4 October 1964 - 6 March 2009

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