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  • Bio
  • Works
    • 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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Paraiso (2007)

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While at all times retaining a respect for tradition, guitarist Florante Aguilar and singer Lori Abucayan have successfully reinterpreted traditional folk music from their homeland and made it accessible for a whole new global audience.

Their debut album entitled Paraiso captures Florante and Lori’s fresh style and successfully illustrates their dynamic musical perspectives.

The appeal of this record crosses generational and national boundaries. Although the songs are recognisable to those already familiar with the warm Filipino sound, Florante’s contemporary arrangements and Lori’s soulful vocals make this album universally inviting.


Musicians

Lori Abucayan, vocals
Florante Aguilar, acoustic guitar
MIngo Lewis, percussion
Boyet Aguilar, acoustic bass guitar
Mike Walsh, 2nd guitar on track 5

All music arranged by
Florante Aguilar

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Locked In! Dadap-Aguillar Duo LULAY Album launch event @ International Hotel (San Francisco) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5i5zh7D00O/?igshid=1uvd2ihotxjyg

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It’s here! Two years in the making, my duo album with Maestro Dadap titled LULAY will be available for purchase by CD or digital distribution December 1st. https://www.instagram.com/p/B5I-xwfDA8C/?igshid=uhi0k66vlawx

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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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