LESSON 2: PERFORMING ARTISTS WHO USE has represented the country in various International folk

INDIGINOUS TECHNIQUES Festivals.

BACKGROUND BARASOAIN KALINANGAN FOUNDATION INC.

(BKFI)
Through the Archipelago, there are numerous
individuals and groups who excel in the various -Founded in the 1980's
performing arts. The following groups and individuals -Barasoain Kalinangan Foundation Inc. (BFKI) has
have become the country’s pride as well as of their created and performed a good number of original plays.
respective provinces. They are categorized by three -The company also holds twice a year Theater
main island groups: Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao Labaratory Workshops whose outputs include creations
of an one act plays
LUZON
-BFKI serves as the theater school in Bulacan.
BAAO CHILDREN AND YOUTH CHOIR
-In 2007, they created the BACH institute which stands
-The Baao and youth choir(BCYC) is a multi-awarded for the Bulacan Arts, Culture, and History Institute that
choral group. endeavored to develop the rich cultural heritage of the
-Composed of students from Rosary School Inc. and the region. The group does this through trainings, research,
Baao National High School Special Program in the Arts. and other educational activities.
-Formed in 2003 and immediately made a name for -For their dedication to the advancement of their craft
themselves in the choir circuit. and heritage, the BFKI was awarded the Gawad CCP
-Through their music, they have continued to share to para sa Sining in 2004.
the world their talents and the beauty of Filipino music
SAMAHANG NAZARENO
ACHIEVEMENTS SENAKULO
-Is the reenactment of the Passion of Christ; it
-Reaching the National finals in the National Music
is an enduring legacy left by the Spaniards, performed
Competition for Young Artist (NAMCYA) ,Children’s
every Lenten Season.
Choir competition in 2004 and 2007 .
Each Province has their own version; and
-Winning first place and best interpretation of the contest
perhaps the most committed in the continuation of the
piece in 2008.
Tradition is the Municipality of Cainta through its
-In 2011, the group became the Philippines
theater group, Samahang Nazareno.
representative in the first International Children’s Art
Festival held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. -Samahang Nazareno was formed in 1960 and has
continuously performed the life of Christ. They have
-They continued to represent the country in other
done careful research to faitthfully and authentically
international competitions such as the Busan Choral
bring to the stage the Passion of Christ. Their quality
Festival, the 18th Certamen Juvenil de Habaneras in
production has made the group very popular and has
Torrevieja, Spain where they bagged third place, and the
been invited to perform in other provinces as well.
Mundial de Coros wherein they received the audience
- Their preservation of the Senakulo has earned them the
prize award.
Gawad CCP Para sa Sing in 1993.

VISAYAS
BATANGAN DANCE TROUPE JOSE GOMEZ
-Founded in 1996, the Lahing Batangan Troupe is a -The “Music Man of Samar” is the moniker given to
Folk dance company based in Batangas and are the Jose Gomez.
official folk dance company of the Lyceum of the -He is considered to be the most productive composer of
Philippines University. Samar songs.
-The company regularly performs abroad to showcase -His professional music career started as a member of a
Philippine folk dance. They have performed in various band called Cecilian.
countries such as Italy, Malaysia and South Korea and -During the Second World War, Gomez served as a
guerilla soldier fighting against the Japanese.
-The death of his three sisters and a number of his they have participated in
bandmates inspired him to compose “In the wink of an
eye” as a tribute to his sisters.
-The war also moved him to write song about sweet ACHIEVEMENTS
potato, entitled “An Camote” which was essential to the -Silver and bronze awards in the Busan Choral Festival
survival of many families during the war. in Korea in 2007 and three gold certificates from the
-After the war, he bacame a choir master for the Christ different categories in the Tomohon In ternational
the King College in Calbayog City. Chorale competition in 2009 in Indonesia.
-The musical composition he wrote were used as church
hymns, garduation, marches and Christmas songs. -They were the only Filpino Choir that performed in
-His belief in the wealth of the Samar-Leyte culture Sydney, australia in the 2008 World Youth Day, they also
inspired him to form the Cecilian Cultural Group.He is won three gold awards at the CCP International Choral
also a firm believer of the rights of composers and Competition in 2009 and in 2015.
defended the copyright of his songs even at the cost of DAGYAW BAILE
his health. --Dagyaw Baile or formerly known as the Dagyaw
-He wrote more than 5,00 compositions throughout his Theater and Dance Company is composed of various
career and won several awards and gained recognition high School students in the school for arts, majoring in
for his effort albeit some posthumously. dance from Ilo-Ilo National High School.
He died on February, 1975 -It was created in 1990 and has thirty-five members,
THE KABATAANG SILAY RONDALLA members are required to join various classes such as
ENSEMBLE (KSE) acting, dancing, and music with ethnic instrumentattion.
-.In 1993, they created the Kabataang Silay Rondalla -Dagyaw Baile’s mission is to give talented students an
Ensemble (KSE) opportunity to showcase and hone their social skills, and
-The group is composed of the less fortunate youth of appreciate the beauty of their National heritage.
their community. They serve as promoters of the city’s -They continued to gain recognition and respect and was
rich traditional folk dance and music. chosen to represent the country in various festivals and
-The group has won awards and recognition from many events such as the World Expo In Spain 1992. the
regional, national, and even international Cultural ASEAN -Dance Festival in Manila in 1994, the
Festivals. International Festival for Experimental Theater in 1995
-The KSE has continued to promote and showcase the in Egypt, the --Lisboa world Exposition in 1998 in
musical heritage of the Philippines and also expanded Portugal and has been invited to perform in France,
their repertoire and included contemporary classical, pop Spain, Pakistan, Singapore, Germany, Italy and Canada.
and modern songs.

MINDANAO
THE UNIVERSITY OF VISAYAS CHORALE
(UVC) -Amal Lumuntodn is one of the best kulintang players
-The University of Visayas Chorale was created in 1999 in Maguindanao.
as a way to give opportunities and grant scholarship to -The music created by playing Kulintang is not written
musically-gifted students. down in notes but is rather played from memory. And
-The group has won numerous awards and has because of this, kulintang music is open to personal
represented the country in different competitions and rendition when memory does not suffice.
choral festivals here and abroad. -Traditionally, the talent of the Kulintang player is based
-The reportoir of folk songs promote rich musical on how similar the music sounds from the original.
heritage of the country.
Amal Lumuntod stands out because is able to create
-They are recognized as one of the best in the world as
numerous variations on previously performed kulintang
they continue to bring home honors and awards to the
music.
country from the various international choral festivals
Amal learned the kulintang by imitating other kulintang
players in the community. He developed his new styles
and techniques that rekindled interest in the kulintang
among younger generation.
WORKS
MEBUYAN BAND
-The Mebuyan band started from a theater and musical -Kawing in 1987 -dealt with change
group project in 2001 called Mebuyan Peace Project. It Isang alamat ng Singkil - based on a Maranao Legend
was composed of eighteen female artist based in Torong-torong - based on Maranao culture
Mindanao. -The musical comedy Don’t disturbed:God at rest
-Mebuyan is derived from the name of a goddess of an -The experimental theater Ang Kulambo -presents the
underworld whom natures the unborn. It is quite aptly people of Mindanao ( the Lumads, the Moro and the
named since the group responds to women’s issue and Christians)
develops and nurtures artistic talents and interest in the
children and women of the region.
-Some notable performance include Panaw and Salima THE SINING KAMBAYOKA ENSEMBLE
in 2003 which dealt war and it’s effect. In 2006 the -The Sining Kambayoka Ensemble is the theater
performed Uhawig which was a dance-drama about the company of the Mindanao State University in Marawi
conflicts in Mindanao. City, Lanao Del Sur.
-In 2007, the Mebuyan Peace Project was divided into -It is created in 1994 and is the only Filipino-Muslim
two groups, one group focused in music while the other folk theater company in the country.
group focused on dance. -Trough the company’s cultural development and
-They received recognition for their promotion ang conservation of the rich maranao folk theater, they were
patronage of Mindanao music and culture. As of writing, given Gawad CCP para sa Sining award for Performing
the group has recorded two albums with the most recent Artist in 1997.
one entitled “Mga Kwentong Mindanao”. -As Theater company, its focus is on the preservation of
the Maranao culture by using folk theater for called the
KABPAPAGARIYA ENSEMBLE “kambayoka” which is grounded on the Bayok (a love
-Kabpapagariya Ensemble was conceived as theater song) and the Darangen (an epic song).
group that was dedicated to promote culture and the arts. -It also pursues the development of socially-conscious
-Kabpapagariya means “ the act of making friends”. the and responsible citizens
group entertains its audience with performances of dance BAYANG BARRIOS
and song. -Bayang Barrios is a Filipina musician who is a member
-It started in 1982, it was a very informal group made of of the ethnic group, the Monobos.
students from the Mindanao State university that -She was born in June 12 1968 and is known for her
entertained the school during breaks. used of native instruments and styles.
-The company performs a wide array of subjects and -She endeavors to create music that not only promoye
themes, from folktales to contemporary events. Though folk music but also gives attention to social causes.
the spectrum of the stories performed is wide, an -She went solo in 1996 and recorded an album entitled
underlying commonality with all the production is “Bayang Makulay” with the help of her husband Mike
attainment of peace and the aspiration of everybody in Villegas.
Mindanao.
-The Kabpapagariya ensemble in its long history have -She has continued to make music that promotes peace,
produced some of Mindanao’s most illustrious names in environmental conservation, and social equality. Her
theater industry. It has become synonymous to the messages are sweetly wrapped in music that combines
preservation of Mindanao heritage,great talent and her unique voval styles and arrangement, and that
ambassador for peace. showcase contemporary concerns with traditional folk
-For their dedication and passion to thier craft they were flavor.
recognized as CCP para sa gawad sa Sining Awardee. AWARDS

Her album Bayang Makulay garnered several awards

from the Catholoc Mass Media Awards, the Katha
awards including Best folk Vocal Performances, Best
folk Song, and Best Folk album.

Troughout her career , she has been blessed with

numerous awards from various contests and award-
giving bodies such as Asian Vocalist Festival in Vietnam,
the Ail awards, Katha Awards, MTV Music Awards, the
Forum of New Global Leaders, and the Metropop.

JOEY AYALA

-Joey Ayala is one of the most successful composer and

musicians that hails from Mindanao. He is one of the
few who was able to make a mark in an industry filled
with pop balladeers from Manila.
-He, along with his band The Bagong Lumad, is known
to bring to mainstream consciousness the use indigenous
instruments like the T’boli hegalong in performing
contemporary folk songs.
-His songs and lyrics are described as beautiful and wise.
Throughout his career , he has released more that ten
music albums and has performed to various audiences
here and abroad.
-Ayala’s contribution to Philippine music cannot be
denied, as he is one of the few contemporary musicians
that bring to light the beauty of the sound of traditional
instruments and at the same time bring awareness to the
ills of society.

ACHIEVEMENTS
-Datu Bago Awards
-Environmental Heroism Awards from NCCA
-Gawad ng Pagkakilala from the Commission on
Filipino language
-The Gerry Roxas Leadership Awards
-The Special Magis Awards from Ateneo de Manila
-Special citation from Concerned Women of the -
Philippines and the TOYM.