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Artist Kristine Lim and musician Jonathan Manalo paint ‘Waves of Art’ with music

BY REGGIE ABANG In celebration of his 20th year as a composer, Jonathan Manalo collaborates with visual artist Kristine Lim for “Kwento ng Alon” — an art exhibit inspired by songs he has created through the years. Composer Jonathan Manalo and visual artist Kristine Lim Music and art meld into…

Live Again: Concert King Martin Nievera marks Solaire’s return to the stage

After a two-year hiatus from staging some of the most noteworthy shows the country has seen, The Theatre at Solaire is back to bring your favorite artists live again — starting with no less than Concert King Martin Nievera's show on June 25. Martin Nievera Live Again! Watch the curtains…

NAMCYA keeps the tradition of Filipino music alive with Alab ng Musika: Wagi #galingNAMCYA

By Bryle B. Suralta For 46 years now, the National Music Competitions for Young Artists (NAMCYA) has consistently and quietly molded generation after generation of homegrown Filipino talents. Through NAMCYA, rondalla ensembles, choral groups, various music educators and many more have flourished, thanks to its tutelage and support. For this year, just…

The 1975 set to return to Manila in 2019

By Bryle B. Suralta Fresh off the release of their third studio album A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships, The 1975 is heading back to Manila for a fourth time as they announce their Asian tour dates in 2019. The Manchester-based pop rock band made the announcement on their official…

Jose Mari Chan will serenade the metro south with a Valentine’s concert

Jose Mari Chan is slated to bring some classic romance to The Bellevue Manila on Feb. 10, 2018 with his new concert, South Serenades: A Jose Mari Chan Valentine Concert. The famous singer will be singing some of the greatest love songs in OPM history. This special concert will be…

Sound Advice: Top five albums of 2017

What’s music without a little intrigue? This year’s most memorable albums stray from the usual pop tracks of yesteryears and are loaded with angst, emotions, and even Easter eggs on celebrity gossip. Note: The music here is presented in no particular order. Melodrama by Lorde Arguably the music industry’s biggest…

Cecile Licad: Keys to the Sublime

In September, music aficionados all over the world celebrate National Piano Month. This time, we give tribute to the ladies and gentlemen whose nimble fingers, sharp ears for rhythm and melody and hearts ablaze with passion bring to life beautiful musical maestros â€” one of whom is internationally recognized Filipino…