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Meet Kalani Pe‘a, The 4x Grammy-Winning Hawaiian Filipino Star Bringing Island Music to the World
“It is through Hawaiian music and poetry that we share our moʻolelo (stories). I want to leave hoʻoilina (legacies) for my family, my students, and the communities we serve through higher education, and through creating Hawaiian music.”
10 Filipino R&B Love Songs to Set the Mood This Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, which means it’s time to tick off all the boxes for a perfect night out. Reservations? check Flowers? check Outfit picked? check Music for the car ride??? Ok, we know you haven’t thought that far ahead—but let’s be real, the right soundtrack can totally set the mood and take you from the friendzone to the endzone.
Keith Pedro Drops a Perfect 10: His Newest album ‘Manny Stacquiao’ Packs the Punchlines and Doesn’t Miss
Manny Stacquiao is Filipino-Canadian comedian, Keith Pedro's third comedy album, which launched on 10/10/2024. It is not a coincidence. Pedro purposely chose this release date because to him, “It’s a perfect album. It’s 10 out of 10
RUBY IBARRA’S NEW “BAKUNAWA” MUSIC VIDEO IS A CULTURAL MASTERPIECE—WITH A BOMBSHELL REVEAL
Bakunawa is Ruby Ibarra’s first single release from her highly anticipated forthcoming sophomore album and features Ouida, Han Han, and June Millington.
BINI Takes P-Pop to the Next Level: How 'Cherry on Top' is Continuing to Shatter Records
BINI, the rising stars of P-pop, have delivered another hit with their infectious track “Cherry on Top.” Their newest song getting over 1 million YouTube views within just four hours of its release and later amassing over 3 million views within a day.
BINI, The Rising P-Pop Queens Taking Over Your Playlist—AND YOU’RE NOT READY
BINI is here to shine! If you haven't heard of this fabulous Filipino girl group yet, you're missing out on one of the most exciting pop sensations to hit the scene in recent years.
6 Christian Filipino Musicians to set the tone for your Easter Sunday
God is good!! We wanted to bring you some music to reflect how good He is but specifically, music from some great Filipino Musicians. So today we are going to open our hearts to 6 Christian Filipino Musicians to set the tone for your Easter Sunday.
Our Fave 8 Music Videos By FilAm Artists that are so good, you’ll have them on repeat
Filipinos have proven time and time again that their talent behind the mic can also translate in front of the camera. These 8 artists have taken storytelling to another level, adding incredible visuals to their already beautiful songs in the form of music videos.
Filipino-Americans in the Rap Game
Filipino-American culture has continued to evolve as more and more Filipinos continue to cross the Pacific Ocean. Through American influence, Filipinos were introduced to diverse music styles ranging from disco, rock, and even rap. Here’s a list of more artists in the rap game.
9 K-Pop Artists You Didn’t Know Were Filipino
K-Pop is bigger than ever, not only spreading its influence to the ears of its listeners but to their voices as well. We are now entering a generation of Filipino-Korean pop artists and I am glad to dive into a list of 9 K-Pop artists you didn’t know were Filipino.
Rhythms of Resilience | Meet SF Based Filipina-Irish Artist Ouida
Since signing with Bolo Music Group this year, Ouida has found a new home in her label. Beyond being in the presence of fellow proud Filipino Americans artists, she has had the opportunity to collaborate with multiple members of the team.
Top 10 songs on our spotify from Filipino + Filam Artists Right NOW
Music truly brings all walks of life together whether you understand what they’re saying or not. Music is like painting in the air without a canvas, melodies and rhythms floating through the air to paint a story in your mind. Well here we have 10 pieces of art that are sure to leave a lasting impression on your ears, here are 10 new songs from Filipino Artists that you should add to your next playlist.
6 Filipino Christmas Songs to Add to Your Playlist
What truly kicks off the Christmas season in the Philippines? Bibingka? Hanging up Parols? Wrong, the answer is Christmas music! here is our list of 6 Filipino Christmas Songs to Add to Your Playlist.
Ruby Ibarra Launches Bolo Music Group, a Filipino American MUSIC LABEL
Ruby Ibarra continues to ignite excitement with her recent headline performance at the Undiscovered Block Party. But this wasn't just any show – she unveiled a game-changing revelation that's shaking up the future of Filipino American music. Teaming up with some formidable individuals, Ruby set the stage to introduce the groundbreaking record label: Bolo Music Group. But this isn’t your typical record label; it's a powerhouse dedicated to cranking up the volume on Filipino-American talent. Here’s the scoop.
Fil-Am Artist Travis Atreo Goes Country
Travis Atreo is a Filipino-American singer, songwriter, producer, engineer, and entrepreneur. The former lead singer of the Seattle based band, New Heights, now calls Los Angeles home. Atreo is the founder of Fanded, a marketplace for fans to invest in their favorite artists.
5 Filipino EDM Artists You Should Know
The allure to EDM has been growing like wildfire, spreading its reach to all areas of the globe and even prompting Filipinos to get in the studio to create their own form of electronic art. Let’s dive into our list of 5 Filipino EDM artists you should know.
Best Music Festivals 2023 to go to if you’re visiting the Philippines
Music festivals are among the most anticipated events in practically every corner of the Philippines. From the buzz of international talents to the hype of local stars to the electricity of it all, there is no denying the fact that Filipinos know how to immerse themselves in live music and the magic that comes with it. Here are some music festivals you might want to check out for this year and next. It’s time to block your calendars and book those tickets!
Giving The Gift of Music | The Filipino American Symphony Orchestra
The Filipino American Symphony Orchestra (FASO) was founded in 2008 by a group of musicians and community leaders who recognized the need to celebrate the booming Filipino American community through music and the arts. It is also the first and only Philippine orchestra outside of the Philippines.
Meet the Balikbayans
If you have heard of Filipina music icon Ruby Ibarra, you most likely have heard of the people behind her unique sound, The Balikbayans. Since 2018, the talented group of musicians have played alongside Ruby in almost every performance and recorded track. Let’s get to know them a little better!
Relive Your Emo Era but make it Pinoy | 6 Filipino Pop Punk Bands that you’ve never heard of
Teenage angst, yelling songs at the top of my lungs, and wearing all black wasn’t a phase mom, it is a lifestyle! That pop punk influence has had a global impact and has even birthed a lot of talented pinoy punk bands that deserve a lot more attention. So dust off your skinny jeans, add hair gel to those spikes, and buckle up that studded black belt, because we are taking a dive into 6 Pinoy Pop Punk bands that you can rock out to.