Philippine Traditional Music is usually a confluence of Western styles and our own ethnic music. In modern times, however, Filipino music is similar to modern music that is heard everywhere in the world.

The original musical works of Filipino artists is usually known as "Music the Philippines "or the OPM. Many songs and music artists from the Philippines usually use Tagalog and English for the lyrics of their songs. Therefore, if you hear to any local radio station FM, would not be surprised to hear songs with English lyrics and titles OPM.

One of the best contemporary artists who have made a lot of Filipino music is Mr. Ryan Cayabyab. Ryan is a professor at the University of the Philippines if the music conservatory and is currently director and head of the San Miguel Philharmonic Orchestra.

Ryan has been an internationally recognized recording artist and has received numerous international prizes. Its more the composition popular is "Kay Ganda ng musika EALTH" which literally means "How beautiful is our music," which he composed during the first festival Metropop song in the 80s. The song festival Metropop was then the most prestigious avenue of the original music competitions Filipinos. Ryan is still going to produce albums with his orchestra. It also has many singers and composers.

If you want to hear Filipino ethnic music, just listen to the music by Joey Ayala. Joey Ayala uses Indian instruments for their music. One characteristic of Joey Ayala's music is that you hear the sound of nature as an accompaniment to their songs, like a flowing river or the song of birds. Today, however, Joey Ayala songs are not played on FM radio. Only you have to go to any music CD shop in any mall if you want to get an album of Joey Ayala.

As elsewhere in the world, FM stations usually play pop music so it is unlikely that you hear ethnic music you tune in FM stations. If more rocker type of musician or listener, all you have to do is tune into the "alternative music" FM stations. The most popular of these stations Rock FM is the Manila-based FM station NU 107.1.

In the Philippines, the world of "alternative music" refers to heavy metal or rock music made by Filipino artists. This type of wave of music Filipino began during the early 90's.

Some of the most popular alternative bands are "Eraserheads", "Parokya ni Edgar "and" Wolfgang ". Another popular alternative bands are" MYMP "," Hale "and" Orange and Lemon.

Women artists are popular alternative song Kitchie Nadal and Barbie Almadi. These two ladies have very good voices that sound like Alanis Morissette (if you still remember this artist from mid 90's).

About the Author:

Elmer Anthony edits OPM hits at Filipino Music for Philippine music lyrics; promotes Bohol-Philippines.com the premier guide to Bohol; and edits A1 Philippines Travel.

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