Filipino Folk Songs Medley
Brent Taghap, violinist, playing “Filipino Folk Songs Medley” with me on the piano. This was performed in Kissimmee, FL last June.
Nhick Ramiro Pacis
Butsekik
Choral arrangement of Yoyo’s Villame’s fun song, “Butsekik” sung by the Voice of Cebu (VOX) Chorale & UB Bel Canto Singers. I originally wrote this for UPCC but the piece found its way through other choruses in the Philippines. VOX added some twists to it which I find very amusing indeed – I like it a lot!
Pinoy Kid Known as Top Hobby Mechanic
Nino Estrada of Tampa Florida is a 16-year-old Pinoy who likes to invent his own gadgets. Balitang America first featured him for inventing a remote controlled lawn mower. Now he is known as the best hobby mechanic in the area.
Sampaguita Ball at Balitang America
News coverage of the Philippine Cultural Foundation’s “Sampaguita Ball 2010” at Balitang America of the Filipino Channel. Included here are clips of the Musikong Kawayan Bamboo Ensemble, Philippine Performing Arts Company, Inc. and others.
Mabuhay Ka, Pilipino
Arrangement of “Mabuhay Ka Pilipino” as sung by different choirs. I wrote this arrangement as a commissioned piece by the Development Bank of the Philippines way back in the 90’s. The following youtube video is by the Himig Singers in a performance at St. Brendan’s Church, Los Angeles. For more information about the group, go to http://himigsingers.org . I think they are a superb choir!
Manobo Dance in Bukidnon
Found the following video from youtube. These are the Manobos from Southern Philippines. Authentic ethnic singing and dancing. Wow! I like the way the second voice is sung a fifth below.
Happy Birthday, Vic!
I’ve been attempting to upload this video to facebook all night and for some reason it wasn’t happening. It was Vic’s birthday until 3 minutes ago in Manila so this …
Fiesta Mo Sa Florida
Filipino event at the Osceola Heritage Park, 1901 Chief Osceola Trail, Kissimmee, FL on Saturday, July 24, 2010 from 9AM to 9PM. I hope it will be a successful one!