I was just listening to the joyful noise of the new year in Manila – way louder than any sound of war I’ve heard anywhere – which is the way it should be. Thanks to the lessons and successes of the passing year. God has really been so kind as He always is. Here’s to more hopes and dreams coming to reality – HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!
If you forgot your cell phone and decide not to go back for it, better know how to install a spare tire!
I’m getting ready for my composition, “Parvule Christe”, premiere at the Master Chorale of Tampa Bay and Florida Orchestra’s “Holiday Pops” Concert starting tonight at the Straz Center (Formerly Tampa …
Photos I took around the old Dali Museum area in St. Petersburg, Florida. The new museum has been built around the area but I still have to visit it. I heard it is a magnificent place, both in its design and construction. If you are in the St. Petersburg area, don’t miss to visit this museum!
The USF Chamber Singers singing Craig Hella-Johnson’s “Gitanjali Chants” as part of “A Choral Christmas” held at the Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church in Tampa, Florida. This concert also featured USF’s The Collegiate Singers and Collegium. I was the one who took these videos and posted them at my youtube page – and I could say this was one awesome concert!
The USF Chamber Singers singing Howard Hanson’s “The 150th Psalm” as part of “A Choral Christmas” held at the Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church in Tampa, Florida. This concert also featured USF’s The Collegiate Singers and Collegium. I was the one who took these videos and posted them at my youtube page – and I could say this was one awesome concert!
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.
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.
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.