Album cover of 'Philippine Treasures Vol. 1' by Angelo Favis, showcasing classical guitar interpretations of traditional Philippine music
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Philippine Treasures Vol. 1

World · 11 tracks · VG1005

Angelo Favis plays Filipino folk songs and kundimans on classical guitar — the first volume of the Philippine Treasures series.

Dolores Paterno
  1. 01 Sampaguita  
Restituto Umali
  1. 02 Saan Ka Man Naroroon  
Traditional
  1. 03 Doon Po Sa Amin  
  2. 04 Ay Kalisud  
Constancio de Guzman
  1. 05 Maalaala Mo Kaya  
  2. 06 Ang Tangi Kong Pag-ibig  
Miguel Velarde, Jr.
  1. 07 Buhat  
Leopoldo Silos
  1. 08 Lagi Kitang Naaalala  
Miguel Velarde, Jr.
  1. 09 Minamahal Kita  
Antonio Molina
  1. 10 Hatinggabi  
Nicanor Abelardo
  1. 11 Mutya Ng Pasig  

The roots & culture of Filipino folksongs and serenades, soulfully interpreted on classical guitar (solo) for a universal audience.

"This is music that simply must be heard, and once heard, cherished and listened to again and again. The warmth and sentimentality of it softly beckons the listener. While it is culturally and historically important as the 19th and early 20th century roots of contemporary Filipino music, it is the emotion and the colors of the times from which the music sprang that gives us story and lesson about what was and is Filipino. Most certainly Lolas and Lolos will give endless blessings to the thoughtful child or grandchild who gifts her or him with these precious sounds.

But here as well is the beautiful solitude of the way the music is played: so intimately that the very soul of the song can be felt and understood across generations and cultures - so delicately that the softest ring of even one string of the guitar resonates color and meaning.

So listen, truly listen and enjoy the wordless poetry of Philippine culture as song. Take pride as well in knowing that Angelo Favis, the musical artist, is -like the music- also Filipino."

Daniel Phil Gonzales JD
Assoc. Prof. Asian American Studies
San Francisco State University