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By Joseph R. Atilano
Two simple words—”Dapat Tama”—everyone should remember before voting on May 13. Gloc-9 makes that message clear in this anthem that he composed to wake up a somnolent nation. Indeed, a nation rendered almost numb in her seeming insurmountable struggles against crashing poverty and incorrigible corruption in government. However, there’s a most powerful line “Nasa atin ang kapangyarihan pag tayo ang kumibo” which offers each of us insight—and that is, the realization that the power to effect change lies in each of us and not in the candidates—so it is time we woke up and time we claim that power by casting our votes.
Posted: May 11th, 2013 | in Blog,MusicMatters | Read More »
By Karen Boncocan
Stepping back up on stage after last year’s breakup with the members of a group revered by many as a “superband”, Franco Reyes is back with a new album and a whole lot of gratitude for his loyal fans.
Posted: April 7th, 2013 | in Featured Gallery,Latest Entertainment Stories,Photos & Videos | Read More »
Fans saddened by the decision of Franco’s big-name members to part ways have enough reason to smile after all. Besides, the acknowledged heart and soul of the group, Franco Reyes, decided to go on with the adventure, only that he’s gone doing it solo.
Posted: April 5th, 2013 | in Latest Entertainment Stories | Read More »
By Tina Arceo-Dumlao
Those who declare with disdain that Original Pilipino Music is dead are either not looking hard enough or are looking in the wrong places.
Posted: March 11th, 2013 | in Featured Gallery,Headlines,Latest Entertainment Stories | Read More »
By Allan Policarpio
Most people equate the success of the local music industry with album sales, or the number of hit songs it can produce. But for “OPM Means”—a new movement that aims to cultivate and promote Filipino music—OPM (Original Pilipino Music) is, more than anything else, about love, expression and cultural identity.
Posted: February 20th, 2013 | in Editor's Pick,Featured Gallery,Latest Entertainment Stories | Read More »
By Allan Policarpio
In its original four-year run, from 2000 to 2003, the “Himig Handog” songwriting competition produced a handful of Original Pilipino Music (OPM) hits that are still heard on radio today, like “Hindi na Bale,” “Kung Ako na Lang Sana,” “Hanggang” and “This Guy’s in Love with You, Pare.” ABS-CBN and Star Records has re-launched the project, with the theme “Pinoy Pop (P-Pop) Love Songs: Mga Awit at Kwento ng Pusong Pilipino.”
Posted: February 14th, 2013 | in Headlines,Latest Entertainment Stories | Read More »
By Rito P. Asilo
We’re pleased to note that even our veteran singers are reinventing themselves: First, it was Gary Valenciano, who wowed us by putting a fresh spin on overworked ballads—like Stevie Wonder’s “Overjoyed,” Stephen Bishop’s “It Might Be You,” and Burton Cummings’ “I Will Always Wait For You”—in his recent album, “Gary V. Sings Just For You.”
Posted: February 1st, 2013 | in Editor's Pick,Featured Gallery,Headlines,Latest Entertainment Stories,Photos & Videos | Read More »
By Matikas Santos
Original Pilipino Music (OPM) is neither dead nor will it ever die as long as there are Filipinos who write and make music and as long as there are those who want to listen, veteran OPM band Moonstar88 told INQUIRER.net in a recent interview.
Posted: December 29th, 2012 | in Latest Entertainment Stories | Read More »
By Rito P. Asilo
Early this month, I visited the rehearsals of Spotlight Artists Center’s eagerly anticipated restaging of Ryan Cayabyab and Jose Javier Reyes’ “Katy,” under Nestor Torre’s direction, and was pleasantly surprised at how powerful and entertaining the iconic stage production has remained to this day.
Posted: December 28th, 2012 | in Editor's Pick,Featured Gallery,Headlines,Latest Entertainment Stories,Photos & Videos | Read More »
By Prosy Abarquez-Delacruz J.D.
On June 14, Apl.de.ap shared the podium with Becca Godinez, Gelo Francisco of Philippine Chamber Singers and Joel Jacinto of Kayamanan ng Lahi to announce their upcoming July 8 concert, “Apl.de.ap Takes You to the Philippines: A Celebration of Global Filipino Music” at the Hollywood Bowl.
Posted: June 19th, 2012 | in Latest Entertainment Stories | Read More »
By Allan Policarpio
Singer-songwriter Noel Cabangon refuses to believe that the local music industry is dying. He pointed out that, despite fighting numerous setbacks, independent artists still find ways to write original material. It’s just that there’s not enough venue to showcase their works, he said. “We have to be proud that there are a lot of independent [...]
Posted: June 13th, 2012 | in Editor's Pick,Featured Gallery,Headlines,Latest Entertainment Stories,Photos & Videos | Read More »
By Lea Salonga
This last week has been a peaceful one, work-wise, save for one brief appearance in “Forbidden Broadway” (more on that later), and watching “The Sound of Music” (congratulations, everyone, for a successful run). With the goings-on in the entertainment scene (Lady Gaga’s Manila concert, for example), it has given me time to think.
Posted: May 30th, 2012 | in Columnists,Editor's Pick,Featured Columns,Featured Gallery,Headlines,Latest Entertainment Stories,Photos & Videos | Read More »
