Freddie Aguilar, the Filipino folk music legend whose haunting ballad ... anthem of the opposition movement—the impassioned lyrics echoing in marches and vigils leading to the 1986 Edsa ...

Filipino folk music icon Freddie Aguilar passed away at the age of 72, as reported by Billboard Philippines on May 27, 2025. General Counsel of Partido Federal ng Pilipinas, George Briones ...

The song not only launched Aguilar to international fame but also introduced Filipino folk music to audiences far beyond the ... and the betrayed—with lyrics that were unflinching, poetic, and deeply ...

After winning Best Supporting Actress for “Song of the Fireflies” at the Manila International Film Festival (MIFF) in Los Angeles earlier this year, Rachel Alejandro continued her successful streak ...

I’m just a fan of these four tunes, in particular. Nobody was doing folk music in the 1990s like Jeff Buckley. “Last Goodbye” is still considered his most commercially successful single in ...

The Japanese folk song “Sakura” celebrates the transient ... survivors singing “Sakura” off-key and forgetting the lyrics, before the melody weaves into actual scenes from the Battle ...

Before viral dance crazes like Gangnam Style swept the world, the Philippines had its own ... when an unknown artist re-recorded the music as “Dayang Dayang.” During this transition, many of the ...

Her rendition of “Bahay Kubo” showcases her incredible range and control, breathing new life into this beloved Filipino folk song. Previously a member of the girl group Pop Girls, she’s now ...

A Complete Unknown’s soundtrack features the cast singing iconic folk music that defines the genre, focusing predominantly on ...

Filipino rock band ... OPM (Original Pilipino Music) scene. Be prepared for anthems such as 214, Elesi, Himala, and Awit ng Kabataan as the band blends heartfelt lyrics with powerful melodies.

It has also backfired, turning Duterte and his daughter into folk heroes. Only analysts living in ivory towers, columnists seeking a post in this administration, or the outrightly clueless writers ...

Noel Cabangon is a Filipino singer-songwriter known for his folk music and socially conscious lyrics. He gained fame as part of the group Buklod before launching a successful solo career.