With guest Dr. Joseph Legaspi, LaRob K. Rafael and Chicago performing arts organization Hearing in Color share a program exploring the traditional Filipino genre of love songs called Kundiman. Together, Dr. Legaspi and Rafael delve into a rich catalog of Filipino music, stories, and composers that have been historically excluded from musical spaces.
Kababayan: A Celebration of Filipino identity
Dr. Joseph Legaspi (Photo courtesy of Dr. Legaspi)
Playlist
Nicanor Abelardo: “Kung Hindi Man”
Joseph Legaspi, baritone; Benjamin Dia, piano
Unknown: “Jocelynang Baliwag”
Fiona de Vos, soprano; Armin Egger, guitar
Francisco Santiago: “Pakiusap”
Jose Mossesgeld Santiago, bass-baritone
Nicanor Abelardo: “¿Donde estas mi vida?”
Katrina Saporsantos, soprano; Benjamin Dia, piano
Nicanor Abelardo: “Bituing Marikit”
Abdul Candao, tenor; Mary Ann Baclao, piano
Nicanor Abelardo: “Naku… Kenkoy!”
Joseph Legaspi, baritone; Benjamin Dia, piano
Manuel Velez: “Sa Kabukiran”
Rachelle Gerodias, soprano; Raul Sunico, piano
Ryan Cayabyab: “Ang Bilis Namang Dumaan ng Panahon”
Rachelle Gerodias, soprano; Raul Sunico, piano
Constancio de Guzman: “Ang Tangi Kang Pag Ibig”
Megan Fletcher, soprano; John P Pendowski, piano
Lucio San Pedro: “Sa Ugoy Ng Duyan”
Amanda Neal, soprano and ukulele
Miguel Velarde, Jr.: “Lahat Ng Araw”
Nicole Besa, soprano; Jared Esguerra, tenor; John P Pendowski, piano