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    • GUITAR ALBUMS
      • The Dadap-Aguilar Duo (2019)
      • Introducing the Harana Kings (2012)
      • Manila Galleon Guitar Music (2010)
      • Tipanan (2006)
      • The Barbary Coast Guitar Duo (2005)
      • The Art of Harana (2003)
    • THEATER
      • Aswang Song Cycle (2013/2018)
      • Lalawigan – A Tagalog Song Cycle (2009)
    • FILM
      • Harana the Movie (2012)
      • Introducing the Harana Kings (2012)
      • Aswang (2018) in Production
    • COMMISSIONED WORKS
      • Utom (2019)
      • The Music of Bae Makiling (2016)
      • The Music of She Who Can See (2015)
      • The Music of Maség (2014)
    • COLLABORATIONS
      • The Dadap-Aguilar Duo (2019)
      • Paraiso (2007)
      • The Barbary Coast Guitar Duo (2005)
      • Buffalo Guitar Quartet (1990)
  • Videos
  • Cuarteto Fandangueros
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This Sunday, the Dadap-Aguilar Duo Virtual Concert This Sunday, the Dadap-Aguilar Duo Virtual Concert presented by PNDA Lahiarts. Featuring brand new videos, interviews and conversation on traditional Filipino music. Hosted by Fides Enriquez. Premieres on PNDA LahiArts YouTube: https://youtu.be/QqAX5HDKMpU Sunday, October 18, 2020, 3:00-4:00 PM (PST) Monday, October 19, 2020, 6:00 AM (Manila) Celebrate Filipino American History Month. Make a contribution and support PNDA LahiArts arts programming: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick...
The death of Julian Bream and Eddie Van Halen this The death of Julian Bream and Eddie Van Halen this year made me realize the importance of people who inspire. Heck, I pivoted my life upon encountering the magic of such artists. People who excel because of their beliefs and convictions are a thing of beauty in any field. Not only do they change perspectives - they change the world. They change people. Individuals matter. Whatever you choose to do, you are a model. They may follow you, they may not. But if you made a positive impact on a single person’s life, that is enough purpose. It is good enough for me.
First time I saw and heard Julian Bream was in a p First time I saw and heard Julian Bream was in a public TV in the Philippines in the late 1970s. I was more like a child. Back then, they used concert footage as fillers in between main programs so you never know what and when they appear next. I used to wait and place my cassette player in front of the TV in hopes of catching him again and this time recording the show on my cassette. I waited and waited but it never went on again. I remember being in so much wonder at the way he played the guitar. Indeed, seeing Bream is one of the things that inspired me to study the classical guitar. His numerous recordings remain my greatest source of knowledge and inspiration. I felt he was my true teacher despite never having met him in person - and I never stopped aspiring to play like him. What sets Julian Bream apart is that he was more than just a guitarist. He is an artist of the highest order whose instrument just happened to be the guitar. He is, for me, the greatest classical guitarist musician who ever lived. RIP Maestro.
Premiering a new video this Saturday, August 8 as Premiering a new video this Saturday, August 8 as part of San Francisco’s #pistahansf festival. Stay tuned!
Ahh, nothing like an ice cold beer on a hot summer Ahh, nothing like an ice cold beer on a hot summer day!
Written in 1939, this song is about shining a ligh Written in 1939, this song is about shining a light and giving hope. Lahat ng Araw, more popularly known as “Silayan” for its opening word, was written by Miguel Velarde, Jr., the same composer of the ever popular Dahil sa Iyo. I have such deep respect for composers who can write indelible and beloved melodies. A melody by definition must be simple, uncontrived. The act of stringing together a diatonic series of notes that elicits emotions and trancends time is no easy feat. I believe a great melody comes from something undefinable - the closest thing a composer has of being visited by a muse and leaving you a gift. It is magic. #Schubert , #beethoven #Mozart , #piazzolla , #gershwin to name a few, and don’t forget, #thebeatles were definitely visited many times over. #classicalguitarist #soloacousticguitar #classicalguitar #filipinomusic #filipinolovesongs
Today is JS Bach’s birthday. He is considered by Today is JS Bach’s birthday. He is considered by many as the greatest composer who ever lived. He was completely unknown until about 150 years after his death, when another composer (Mendelssohn) re-discovered and championed his music. Hard to imagine that for 150 years, the world existed without his music. Reading off the composer’s original handwriting is quite special, I highly recommend it. Btw, I got this score from an LP I bought at Tower Records many moons ago. Can you imagine, a manuscript copy of Bach’s complete Violin Partitas as a goodie included in the LP record? Man, I miss LPs! #classicalguitarist #JSBach #classicalguitar #originalmanuscript #classicalguitaristsofinstagram
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The simple pleasure of eggs & #cappuccino. Then pr The simple pleasure of eggs & #cappuccino. Then practice #guitar #saturdaymorning .
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