The 10 best Philippine bands and singers of all time for Independence Day
Original Pinoy Music started in the mid 1970s and came to represent the musical consciousness of the island nation. Here are our 10 favourites
The Philippines is renowned as a nation of music lovers, and while you’ll find fans of any pretty much every genre throughout the country’s almost 8,000 islands, Filipinos reserve the most respect for their home-grown artists.
Almost every Filipino musical artist owes a debt to the Manila Sound movement, which began in the mid-1970s, peaked in the late-1970s and remains popular to this day. The Manila Sound not only gave birth to the iconic Original Pinoy Music, but also served as a beacon of light during the oppressive era of martial law.
Fast-forward to 2018, the laid-back and unpretentious musical style remains a great influence on many local artists and bands, who continue to experiment with their talent to deliver original and distinct music to enthusiastic audiences.
As the Philippine celebrates its Independence Day today, let’s look at the voices behind those enduring anthems – from the artists who awoke the musical consciousness of Filipinos to those who continue to play music that inspires pride among Filipinos at home and abroad.
Juan Dela Cruz Band