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In Northern California: Charmaine at Yoshi's
On July 16 (Thursday), the leading jazz vocalists of the Philippines will be performing together at Yoshi's Oakland in a special kickoff concert for the upcoming 2nd Annual San Francisco Filipino American Jazz Festival. Tickets for the 8PM and 10PM shows are now available.
Charmaine Clamor, the creator of jazzipino and the first and only Filipino recording artist to place consecutive albums in the JazzWeek World Music radio Top-10, returns to the Bay Area with her renowned quartet. Considered "one of the important and original jazz singers of the decade" by critic Don Heckman (LA TIMES, International Review of Music), Clamor has earned international praise for introducing listeners to the languages and melodies of her birth country -- and for her once-in-a-generation soulful voice. In addition to her recent FAMAS Award (Filipino Oscar) for "Philippines Pride Best Jazz Singer," Ms. Clamor was recently nominated for a prestigious Asian Heritage Award in the category of Performing Arts.
Charmaine's special guest will be her frequent collaborator MON DAVID, the winner of the 2006 London International Competition for Jazz Vocalists -- the first and only Filipino to earn the honor. Mr. David will preview music from his upcoming American debut recording, "Coming True." He is headlining the 2nd Annual Filipino American Jazz Festival, in Yerba Buena Gardens, this August.
At a Glance:
Who: CHARMAINE CLAMOR, with special guest MON DAVID
What: Special Kickoff Concert for the 2nd Annual Filipino American Jazz Festival
When: July 16 (Thursday); sets at 8PM and 10PM
Where: Yoshi's Oakland; Jack London Square, Oakland, CA 94607
Reservations and Info: 510/238-9200
Tickets: $16-18; http://yoshis.com/oakland
Video of Charmaine & Mon in action, together:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
In Northern California: Harana the Movie Photo Exhibit at Intramuros and Online
A series of photographs currently on display in the Veranda at the Intramuros Restaurant were taken during the making of the “Harana” documentary film, which chronicles classical guitarist Florante Aguilar's search for master haranistas in the Philippines.
Enjoy this limited series as these photos hearken back, in crystalline clarity, to our true Filipino cultural identity.
The Intramuros Restaurant is located at 101 Brentwood Drive, South San Francisco
Visit the Exhibit online at:
http://www.haranathemovie.com/exhibit.html
The "Harana" Documentary Film is made in collaboration with
New Art Media, Pacific Ethnographic, and Wanderlust Films
WEBSITE
http://www.haranathemovie.com
TRAILER
http://haranathemovie.com/trailer.h
In Manila: Phil Opera Company presents Harana
Philippine Opera Company presents “Harana” on May 28, 29 and 30 at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza in Makati City.
The concert will also be a fitting sendoff for leading Filipino opera artists Ana Feleo, Deeda Barretto, Karla Gutierrez, Florence Aguilar, Sherwin Sozon, Lawrence Jatayna, Noel Rayos and Miguel Castro as they embark on their first international tour to the Netherlands.
Harana, the traditional serenading of a woman by her window, is part of the local courtship practices. Thus, the concert’s repertoire will include such Pinoy classic love songs as “Bituing Marikit,” “Dahil Sa Isang Bulaklak,” “Pamaypay ng Maynila,” “Iyo Kailan Pa Man,” “Saan Ka Man Naroroon,” “Gaano Ko Ikaw Kamahal” and “Hindi Kita Malimot,” as well as regional favorites such as “Manang Biday” and “Salidumbay,” to name some.
POC president Karla Gutierrez says “Harana” will take its audience through a spectacular musical journey showcasing the best of RP music. She says “each ‘Harana’ musical suite is theatrically presented, the product of thorough research and of a commitment to preserve the authenticity of indigenous RP music, dance and folklore, as well as to evolve repertoires suited to contemporary theater.”
Related Article: Harana is also for Kids and Teens (Philippine Star)
In California: Harana sa Intramuros
A Concert Dinner event featuring guitar duet and solo performances by Florante Aguilar and acclaimed concert guitarist Michael Dadap.
Featuring an all-Filipino repertoire for solo and two guitars including works by Buencamino, Molina, Abelardo, De Guzman, San Pedro and Cayabyab, as well as Florante's and Mr. Dadap's compositions and folksong arrangements.
Proceeds from this event will go towards the completion of Harana documentary film currently in post-production.
July 1, 2009
Intramuros Restaurant
101 Brentwood Dr
South San Francisco, CA 94080 (map)
Ticket: $75 (includes dinner and concert)
Details on where to purchase tickets will be announced shortly.
TEL (650) 877-7736
Lalawigan: A Contemporary Tagalog Song Cycle
World Premiere: Sat, March 14 & 15 Cowell Theatre (Ft Mason) San Francisco, CA
Composer Florante Aguilar tells a compelling story of resolute courage, passionate love, and sacrifice. Lalawigan is a poetic narrative, inspired by the fierce 1898 Philippine revolutionary hero, Macario Sakay, an ever-present mythic town ghost, and the common folk – the backbone of the revolution. Lalawigan is sung in ancient Tagalog (with English supertitiles) accompanied by new compositions evoking the sensuous eloquence and virtuosity of the Philippine string tradition of kudyapi, harana, and kundiman.
Featuring
FAMAS & FAP Award-winning Philippine Actor,
Raymond Bagatsing (baritone) as Macario
Kyle de Ocera (tenor) as Isagani
Kristine Sinajon (mezzo-soprano) as Candida
Musicians
Florante Aguilar Chamber Ensemble
Featuring Monica Scott (cello)
Ron Quesada (octavina)
Rachael Bouch-Dimondstein (percussion)
Director
Alleluia Panis
Ma-Dadap San Francisco Concert
New York-based husband-and-wife couple of guitarist Michael Dadap and violinist Dr. Yeou-Cheng Ma will perform in San Francisco on Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 7:30 PM at the Veterans War Memorial Bldg. Their concert entitled “Romancing with Violin and Guitar Music” will feature guitar and violin solos and guitar-violin duets both classical and native Philippine music. It is a benefit for the Filipino WW II veterans and for the Children’s Orchestra Society of New York.
Michael Dadap came to New York in 1971 to study music theory and classical guitar at the Mannes College of Music, and composition and conducting at Julliard. His successful Carnegie Recital Hall debut in 1974 was followed by extensive concert tours in the United States, Europe, and in the Far East.
His busy schedule as an active solo and chamber music concert artist as well as the Artistic /Music Director, and principal conductor of the Children's Orchestra Society (COS) in New York, has not hindered Mr. Dadap's passion for the classical guitar. He has published and recorded CD albums including original works & arrangements of Visayan songs for
Mr. Dadap has devoted a large portion of his career to the appreciation of Filipino folk music, pioneering the awareness of Filipino Rondalla in the United States. He is the founding music director of theIskwelahang Pilipino Rondalla of Boston, Massachusetts. He travels annually to the Philippines to concretize, teach, and give workshops on the Bandurria as a virtuoso instrument at the Silliman University, in Dumaguete.soprano and guitar.
For more information about the Ma-Dadap Concert, please call Rudy Asercion at (415) 724-0641 or Rodel Rodis at (415) 334-7800.
Charmaine Clamor Live in San Francisco
Jazzpino hits San Fran, January 22, 2009 8 & 10 PM
Yoshi's Jazz Club, 1330 Filmore St, SF 415-655-5600
Featuring music from the new CD, "My Harana: A Filipino Serenade."
eRadioPortal.com
Classical PH is now listed in the directory of the biggest internet radio streams provider in South East Asia. eRadioportal.com features top radio stations in the Philippines and they do it through collaborations with different stations and telecommunication companies.
Aksyon Radyo to Radyo Manila check their offerings at www.eradioportal.com
Classical PH included in 40+ music apps
There was a spike in Classical PH app downloads during the lat days of December after it was included in the 40+ Free iPhone music apps published by Masable. Here's the entry by Sean P. Aune:
Did you know about all of the wonderful free music out there that’s just waiting for you? Ever wondered what the top pop song currently is in Turkey? Now you can hear it for yourself. With these 40+ free iPhone music applications you can also identify songs you don’t know the name of, play well-known stations, and a whole lot more.
Harana movie in production
Harana movie is currently in production. Here's the info found from the official website:
The Harana documentary film explores this custom and its music through the eyes of classical guitarist Florante Aguilar. Born and raised in the Philippines, as a young boy in the province of Cavite, Florante heard music and mythical stories spoken by his elders. Now living in the US and championing Filipino music - Florante travels back to the home country to search for and rediscover the last surviving practitioners of a long lost art - before its complete demise.
Led by award winning director Benito Bautista, the film contains a treasure trove of beautiful Filipino music awaiting to be rediscovered. Intent on preserving vanishing customs, the film rekindles a connection with the past before it is irrevocably lost, and portrays a side of the Philippines rarely seen.
Charmaine Clamor's Harana: A Filipino Serenade
Filipino American artist Charmaine Clamor know for her jazz tunes will release her Harana album later this month. Here's what she posted on her blog:
"I am so excited! We just completed our harana project; it's mastered and ready for the factory. The album is composed of the most precious harana (serenade songs) from different regions in the Philippines, sung in at least 8 dialects and languages. Different indigenous instruments were used as well. I collaborated with Naxos recording artist, Richard Ickard, and have Mon David, the 2006 London International Jazz Vocal Competition Winner, as a special guest. I cannot wait to share this album with you (and the fabulous photos, too!). Look for the CD in October of 2008."
Her album My Harana: A Filipino Serenade is available at Amazon, CD Baby and iTunes.
Sylvia La Torre
Sylvia Sings Kundiman
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Side I
Pakiusap (Request) (Abelardo)
Nasaan ang Aking Puso (Where is my Heart) (Abelardo)
Mutya ng Pasig (Muse of the Pasig) (Abelardo)
Pahiwatig (Lament) (Abelardo)
Side II
Paglingap (Emotion) (Buencamino)
Nasaan Ka Irog (Love, Where are You) (Abelardo)
Ano Kaya ang Kapalaran (What is my Destiny) ( De Jesus)
Madaling Araw (Dawn) (Santiago)
CPh in your iPhone
Using WunderRadio by Weather Underground
Install WunderRadio (an application available in the App Store by Weather Underground).
In WunderRadio, select Stations > Asia > Philippines.
Click on ‘All’ and then choose ‘Classical Philippines Radio’.
Using Tuner by Nullsoft
Install Tuner (an application available in the App Store by Nullriver).
In Tuner, select Search menu and then select Open…
Enter the address: http://216.235.91.32:20990 (recommended for WiFi,3G) or
http://78.129.196.104:8112 (for ATT Edge, 2G)
Save.