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Filipino, American, and Caught in Between | How ’90s Rap Icon Butch Velez and Masta Plann Gave the Diaspora a Beat
The 1990s was a golden era, particularly for music. Inspired by Sidney Shaw's iconic question in the movie, Brown Sugar: "When did you fall in love with hip-hop?" – I had my moment, interviewing the OG, Butch Velez, AKA Tracer One, of Masta Plann.
Nursery Rhymes, But Make It EDM | Meet the Filipino Brothers Turning Up the Volume on Children’s Music
John and Lenny Pearce are twin brother’s born to a Filipina Mother and an Australian Father on February 25th 1991. Although currently they are known for their individual successes as Children’s music superstars, they were inseparable growing up, dominating the sports world all across Australia.
FIlipino American Susie Ibarra wins the Pulitzer for Music and Honestly, It’s About Time
Filipina American composer Susie Ibarra just made history as the first to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music. Her piece Sky Islands is a powerful fusion of Filipino heritage, environmental storytelling, and sonic innovation.
Exploring Traditional Filipino Musical Instruments: A Cultural Journey Through Sound
The Philippines is home to a vibrant tapestry of indigenous musical instruments, each echoing the cultural identity of its people. Let’s explores the key types of ethnic musical instruments in the Philippines.
Based on Karaoke Machine Logs (Yes, Really): The Top 10 Songs That Dominate Filipino Karaoke nights
So, what exactly are the songs that dominate Filipino karaoke nights? From ‘90s R&B jams to dramatic power ballads, here are 10 hits you know will be sung at least once.
Meet Kalani Pe‘a, The 4x Grammy-Winning Hawaiian Filipino Star Bringing Island Music to the World
“It is through Hawaiian music and poetry that we share our moʻolelo (stories). I want to leave hoʻoilina (legacies) for my family, my students, and the communities we serve through higher education, and through creating Hawaiian music.”
10 Filipino R&B Love Songs to Set the Mood This Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, which means it’s time to tick off all the boxes for a perfect night out. Reservations? check Flowers? check Outfit picked? check Music for the car ride??? Ok, we know you haven’t thought that far ahead—but let’s be real, the right soundtrack can totally set the mood and take you from the friendzone to the endzone.
Keith Pedro Drops a Perfect 10: His Newest album ‘Manny Stacquiao’ Packs the Punchlines and Doesn’t Miss
Manny Stacquiao is Filipino-Canadian comedian, Keith Pedro's third comedy album, which launched on 10/10/2024. It is not a coincidence. Pedro purposely chose this release date because to him, “It’s a perfect album. It’s 10 out of 10
RUBY IBARRA’S NEW “BAKUNAWA” MUSIC VIDEO IS A CULTURAL MASTERPIECE—WITH A BOMBSHELL REVEAL
Bakunawa is Ruby Ibarra’s first single release from her highly anticipated forthcoming sophomore album and features Ouida, Han Han, and June Millington.
BINI Takes P-Pop to the Next Level: How 'Cherry on Top' is Continuing to Shatter Records
BINI, the rising stars of P-pop, have delivered another hit with their infectious track “Cherry on Top.” Their newest song getting over 1 million YouTube views within just four hours of its release and later amassing over 3 million views within a day.
BINI, The Rising P-Pop Queens Taking Over Your Playlist—AND YOU’RE NOT READY
BINI is here to shine! If you haven't heard of this fabulous Filipino girl group yet, you're missing out on one of the most exciting pop sensations to hit the scene in recent years.
6 Christian Filipino Musicians to set the tone for your Easter Sunday
God is good!! We wanted to bring you some music to reflect how good He is but specifically, music from some great Filipino Musicians. So today we are going to open our hearts to 6 Christian Filipino Musicians to set the tone for your Easter Sunday.
Our Fave 8 Music Videos By FilAm Artists that are so good, you’ll have them on repeat
Filipinos have proven time and time again that their talent behind the mic can also translate in front of the camera. These 8 artists have taken storytelling to another level, adding incredible visuals to their already beautiful songs in the form of music videos.
Filipino-Americans in the Rap Game
Filipino-American culture has continued to evolve as more and more Filipinos continue to cross the Pacific Ocean. Through American influence, Filipinos were introduced to diverse music styles ranging from disco, rock, and even rap. Here’s a list of more artists in the rap game.
9 K-Pop Artists You Didn’t Know Were Filipino
K-Pop is bigger than ever, not only spreading its influence to the ears of its listeners but to their voices as well. We are now entering a generation of Filipino-Korean pop artists and I am glad to dive into a list of 9 K-Pop artists you didn’t know were Filipino.
Rhythms of Resilience | Meet SF Based Filipina-Irish Artist Ouida
Since signing with Bolo Music Group this year, Ouida has found a new home in her label. Beyond being in the presence of fellow proud Filipino Americans artists, she has had the opportunity to collaborate with multiple members of the team.
Top 10 songs on our spotify from Filipino + Filam Artists Right NOW
Music truly brings all walks of life together whether you understand what they’re saying or not. Music is like painting in the air without a canvas, melodies and rhythms floating through the air to paint a story in your mind. Well here we have 10 pieces of art that are sure to leave a lasting impression on your ears, here are 10 new songs from Filipino Artists that you should add to your next playlist.
6 Filipino Christmas Songs to Add to Your Playlist
What truly kicks off the Christmas season in the Philippines? Bibingka? Hanging up Parols? Wrong, the answer is Christmas music! here is our list of 6 Filipino Christmas Songs to Add to Your Playlist.
Ruby Ibarra Launches Bolo Music Group, a Filipino American MUSIC LABEL
Ruby Ibarra continues to ignite excitement with her recent headline performance at the Undiscovered Block Party. But this wasn't just any show – she unveiled a game-changing revelation that's shaking up the future of Filipino American music. Teaming up with some formidable individuals, Ruby set the stage to introduce the groundbreaking record label: Bolo Music Group. But this isn’t your typical record label; it's a powerhouse dedicated to cranking up the volume on Filipino-American talent. Here’s the scoop.
Fil-Am Artist Travis Atreo Goes Country
Travis Atreo is a Filipino-American singer, songwriter, producer, engineer, and entrepreneur. The former lead singer of the Seattle based band, New Heights, now calls Los Angeles home. Atreo is the founder of Fanded, a marketplace for fans to invest in their favorite artists.