Pahina ng Musika at Kulturang Pinoy
(saLiw ng musika)
Music for the people
Want to meet another cool local music artist? His name is Neil Cervantes also known as kidlatpamukaw. His favorite instrument is also one of my faves, the Djembe. He also play some indigenous instruments such as Kudlong, Kubing and Kulintang. Like other artists, he also write songs. Reggae and Ethno/World is his genre. He is originally from Tagum City, Davao del Norte but now resides in Davao City. Thirty years of age. Civil status? He's single alright, but sorry girls... according to him, he's taken. Neil is an active member of Kreativ Union of Today’s Artists and Writers (KUNTAW), their organization's purpose is to spread the word and share what Cultural Work is. I asked … [Read More...]
Story behind every tattoo
They say when you got your first tattoo, you'll definitely want to have another one, and another one... and another one. They say it's because you'll get addicted to it. The pain and the agony makes you feel tough enough. In respect to all of these speculation, these charges are true, but the real reasons behind are these: The Memory If you'll look closely to one's tattoo, you'll see different designs. These designs are not JUST designs, they contain the bearer's story. Whether good or bad, big or small, it reminds them of it. For example, my neck piece (tattoo on my neck). This tattoo reminds me of the time which I'll forever cherish. - a time when I've been a part of helping … [Read More...]
Disappearing Island
When I discovered these legendary stories, I had goosebumps all over my body. I have second thoughts on publishing it. But this is part of Philippine culture and I have to share it. So this is it. decide if you want to read it or change the page and just forget anything about it. Have you seen the movie "Avatar", not the boy who bends air with an arrow on its forehead, but the one who sleeps and transfer their spirits in a blue who-knows-what? That movie is really something. It drove me crazy for at least a month, not because of the spirit transfer but because of the city which lit up every night. It's so amazing walking or even seeing a place like that. Now, what if I told you … [Read More...]
Kubing
Are you fond of indigenous kind of instruments? In this article, we will talk about Kubing, one of my favorite instruments to play. Also called as kobing in Maranao, kolibau in Tingguian, aroding in Palawan, aru-ding in Tagbanwa, kulaing in Yakan, karombi in Toraja and yori in Kailinese. It is a type of jaw harp. To make a sound out of it, you need to place it infront of your mouth and then pluck its tip. It is made of bamboo. Its design is usally being carved or painted. Some also make gold, silver or bronze handles attach to it for a more elegant look. Kubing produces different key of notes with the help of flexing the tongue of the user inside his mouth. It may also depend on the positioning of the mouth as a hole piece - it serves as a hollow (like in guitars). Traditionally, it is being considered as an intimate type of instrument because it is originally made … [Read More...]