Premier! Here it is! In celebration of the last day of FilAm History Month - plus Halloween, Dia de los Muertes and Undas. Aswang Song Cycle Episode 1 - Kundiman ng Aswang (Ang Manananggal) Learn about this Philippine iconic creature’s backstory through a song. Featuring Charmaine Clamor in the title role and the concert’s host Giovanni Ortega. Filmed and recorded live at the Napa Valley Performing Arts Center, 2018. Florante Aguilar, Music, Lyrics, Guitar Fides Enriquez, Director Esperanza Catu

KUNDIMAN (Canción Filipina / Anak-Dalita [1917]) Francisco Santiago, Deogracias A. Rosario, and Jesus Balmori For LOVE of country, arts, culture, and music for PEACE! TIMELESS 2 June 29, Saturday, 2pm Bulwagang Gat Antonio Villegas 2nd floor Manila City Hall FREE PUBLIC MUSICAL CONCERT that traces the History and Development of Filipino music from North to South, East to West, and pre-Spanish to Contemporary times. The first ever to be held at this venue in the capital of the Philippines, just l

If you are one of the Filipinos having a hard time distinguishing between harana and kundiman music, don’t be ashamed – you are not alone! It is very easy to confuse the two. So, herewith is my attempt to correct some fallacies. | Florante Aguilar