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The awit (Tagalog for "song" [1]) is a type of Filipino poem, consisting of 12-syllable quatrains. It follows the pattern of rhyming stanzas [which?] established in the Philippine epic Pasyon. It is similar in form to the corrido. [2] One influential work in the awit form is Florante at Laura, an 1838 narrative poem by Francisco Balagtas. [3]
Corrido broadside celebrating the entry of Francisco I. Madero into Mexico City in 1911. The corrido (Spanish pronunciation: ) is a famous narrative metrical tale and poetry that forms a ballad. The songs often feature topics such as oppression, history, daily life for criminals, the vaquero lifestyle, and other socially relevant themes. [1]
Awit Para Sa'yo is a studio album by Filipino singer Erik Santos, released on August 12, 2011 by Star Music in the Philippines in CD and cassette format [1] [2] and in digital download through iTunes [3] and Amazon.com. [4]
Maxelende Bag-ao Ganade (November 24, 1937 – October 11, 2020 [3]) was a Filipino musician, lyricist and composer.She translated the original English lyrics of the "Bohol Hymn" into Binisaya (Awit sa Bohol).
Justino 'Tining' R. Romea (Napo, Loon, September 26, 1924 [3] – 1985) was a Filipino composer, playwright, director, musical arranger, poet, and journalist.He composed the Bohol Hymn — later translated to “Awit sa Bohol” which became the official hymn of the Province of Bohol, Philippines. [4]
Compared to the more rigid literature of the Spanish era, the American period saw the popularity of the "free verse" in the Philippines, allowing for flexible poetry, prose, and other wordcraft. [8] The introduction of the English language was also of equal importance, as it became one of the most common languages that Filipino writers would ...
In May, for the first time ever, two songs from the Mexican Regional genre made their way into the Billboard Hot 100 Top Five: Grupo Frontera's collaboration with Bad Bunny, titled "Un Porciento ...
Mga Awiting Pilipino is the second studio album in the Filipino language by Filipino singer-actress Nora Aunor.The album was released in 1972 by Alpha Records Corporation in the Philippines in LP format [1] The album also contains some original Filipino compositions by Levi Celerio, a National Artist for Music.