'We feel whole in spirit when we play’: Fil‑Aussie couple in Armidale proudly share Filipino folk music

David and Jeanette Macasieb have loved singing and playing musical instruments since they were young. When they migrated to ...
BusinessMirror

ALL FOR CORITHA | Benefit gig for ailing folk musician set Aug. 5 at My Bro’s Mustache

Coritha in 1980 on the cover of her self-titled debut album released and recently re-issued by Vicor Music (Photo by David Romulo/Vicor Music) The first golden age of Filipino contemporary music or ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Purple Wiggle 'Big Strong John' embraces Filipino heritage through folk song

John Pearce has made a name for himself through various roles over the years: hip hop dancer, Justice Crew member, a Ninja Warrior, and since 2021, the Purple Wiggle. Now "Big Strong John", as he's ...
SBS

How this choir preserves traditional Filipino music in Australia

In addition to performing Catholic hymns as a church choir, Kiko choir actively celebrates Filipino heritage by performing traditional OPM (Original Pilipino Music) and folk songs within the Filipino ...
Rappler

This generation’s OPM is like ‘halo halo’ – it’s all sweet and good

Young musicians like Miguel Benjamin Guico of Ben&Ben say they’re proud to be among the new batch of OPM artists who are ‘ready to break the boundaries’ MANILA, Philippines – A quick check on the ...
philstar.com

Ryan Cayabyab, Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra launch Filipino folk songs on Spotify

CAINTA, Philippines — The Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO), which was established back in 1973, is now 50, and it is celebrating its golden year with a special PPO 50th Anniversary Gala, slated ...