OUR country has no shortage of amazing voices—that’s a fact well known here and across the globe. However, not every artist gets the attention or exposure he or she deserves. Some become “hidden gems,” gaining a modest following and a loyal audience among a community of music lovers. These artists may not be as visible […]
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Julie Anne San Jose explores upbeat music
Julie Anne San Jose A NEW upbeat and danceable song was the works for singer Julie Anne San Jose when the world unexpectedly stopped last year. Because of the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the song underwent various revisions and took a while to produce. “We wrote the song pre-pandemic, and then inabutan kami […]
Cyprus Eurovision entry makes some see red
NICOSIA — It may have won audiences in Europe, but Cyprus’s entry for the Eurovision song contest has raised hackles at home, scandalizing the faithful for paying homage to the devil. “El Diablo” (The Devil), a dance mix performed by Greek singer Elena Tsagrinou, sailed through the first semi final of the contest held in […]
‘Puerting Hubaga’: 5 Cebuano songs with ‘double meaning’ lyrics
WE DON’T know exactly what the artists’ intentions were when they wrote the lyrics of the songs on this list, but upon first listen, we know we heard them differently. Either we have dirty minds or it’s the way these songs were delivered, we have to admit, these tunes really stick in our heads (and […]
‘Mitulo na, mitulo na’: 7 hugot Cebuano songs to listen to this love month
LIKE ma’s fever soup, music helps give comfort to those who are recovering from a sick feeling (broken hearts included). Cebuanos are known to have a special affinity for music, especially with love songs. If someone just broke your heart or just want rhythm and harmony to be your companions this love month, here are […]