11.30.2007

Pasko sa Pinas lyrics by Yeng Constantino

Pasko sa Pinas
Yeng Constantino

image of a parol


Nadarama ko na ang lamig ng hangin
Naririnig ko pa ang maliliit na tinig
May dalang tansang pinagsama-sama’t
Ginawang tambourine
Ang mga parol ng bawat tahana’y
Nagniningning

Ibang mukha ng saya
Himig ng Pasko’y nadarama ko na

May tatalo pa ba sa pasko ng Pinas
Ang kaligayahan nati’y walang kupas
Di alintana kung walang pera
Basta’t tayo’y magkakasama
Ibang-ibang talaga ang pasko sa Pinas

Ang pasko sa Pinas.

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Sagayan-Tribal Dance

Sagayan-Tribal Dance

Sagayan is classified under Tribal dances.It is a Philippine war dance performed by both the Maguindanao and Maranao depicting in dramatic fashion the steps their hero, Prince Bantugan, took upon wearing his armaments, the war he fought in and his subsequent victory afterwards. Performers, depicting fierce warriors would carry shield with shell noisemakers in one hand and double-bladed sword in the other attempting rolling movements to defend their master.

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Dang-dang-ay lyrics with English translation

Dang-dang-ay lyrics

This is a traditional song whi8ch became popular during World War 2. The guerilla soliers sang this song while bidding farewell to their sweethearts. The women didn't want them to go while the men promised that they're coming back.

Dang-dang-ay si dong-ilay
Dang-dang-ay si dong-ilay
Isinali dumma-ay Isinali dumma-ay
Ading di ka agsangit
Agsubliyak mabiit Ading di ka agdanag

Mabiit a mabayag
Urray innak mabitay

No dik gasat a matay
Kastoy gayam ta ayat
Pangkitaan ti rigat
Anosam kad a bagi
Ta adi ka met nagpadi.

English translation:

Insinali dumma-ay Insinali dumma-ay
Dang-dang-ay si dong-ilay
Young sister, don't cry
I'll return in a short while.
Young sister, don't worry
In a short while tho' quite long
Even if I'm to be hanged
If it's not my fate to die.
So, this is love
Myself, be patient
Realization of hardships.
Because you did not get to be a priest.




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11.29.2007

Tito Tita

Tito Tita
Makisig Morales


santa claus

Merry Christmas

co-co-come on come on

Chong Chong Chong Chong
Tito Tito
Chang Chang Chang Chang
Tita Tita

Chong Chong Chong Chong
Tito Tito
Chang Chang Chang Chang
Tita Tita

Tito, Tito Tito
Tita, Tita Tito
Tito.. Regalo ko

Tito, Tito Tito
Tita, Tita Tito
Tito.. Regalo ko

Tito, Tita Tito
Tita, Tito Tita
Tito.. Regalo ko

Tito, Tita Tito
Tita, Tito Tita
Tito.. Regalo ko

Ang suwerte ko naman
sa aking mga magulang
sa dami ng angkan
ay hindi mo na mabilang

Magagandang tita tita
Magwapong tito tito
Gandang tita tita
Gwapong tito tito
Kaya pag birthday ko
Pag tuwing magpapasko
Kaliwa’t kanan doon diyan
Sa dami ng regalo.. Hey!!

Chong Chong Chong Chong
Tito Tito
Chang Chang Chang Chang
Tita Tita

Chong Chong Chong Chong
Tito Tito
Chang Chang Chang Chang
Tita Tita

Tito, Tito Tito
Tita, Tita Tito
Tito.. Regalo ko

Tito, Tito Tito
Tita, Tita Tito
Tito.. Regalo ko

Tito, Tita Tito
Tita, Tito Tita
Tito.. Regalo ko

Tito, Tita Tito
Tita, Tito Tita
Tito.. Regalo ko

Merry Christmas

Ngayong hiling ko lang
Ay simple simple lang
Jumbo Jet hindi damit
Ang gusto kong regalo.. Hey!!

Chong Chong Chong Chong
Tito Tito
Chang Chang Chang Chang
Tita Tita

Chong Chong Chong Chong
Tito Tito
Chang Chang Chang Chang
Tita Tita

Tito, Tita Tito
Tita, Tito Tita
Tito.. Regalo ko

Tito, Tita Tito
Tita, Tito Tita
Tito.. Regalo ko

Tito, Tita Tito
Tita, Tito Tita
Tito.. Regalo ko

Tito, Tita Tito
Tita, Tito Tita
Tito.. Regalo ko

Tito, Tita Tito
Tita, Tito Tita
Tito.. Regalo ko

Tito, Tita Tito
Tita, Tito Tita
Tito.. Regalo ko.. Hey!!

Merry Christmas


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Aray Dance-Maria Clara Dance

Aray

Aray is classified under Maria Clara dances.

A dance whose words are sung in "Chabacano-ermitense," a hybrid of Spanish that was only spoken in the Ermita district before the turn of the century and today is extinct. The dance itself is a flirtatious one that involves graceful use of the pañuelo, or shawl, and tambourines. Aray means "ouch" in Tagalog.





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11.28.2007

Let There be Peace on Earth by Jamie Rivera

Let There Be Peace on Earth
Jamie Rivera

Let there be peace on earth,
and let it begin with me.
Let there be peace on Earth,
the peace that was meant to be.

With God as our Father,
brothers all are we,
Let me walk with my brother,
in perfect harmony.

Let peace begin with me,
let this be the moment now.
With every step I take,
let this be my solemn vow,

To take each moment and live each moment
in peace, eternally.
Let there be Peace on Earth,
and let it begin with me.

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ALCAMFOR-Maria Clara Dance

Alcamfor

(ahl-kahm-FOHR)

The Alcamfor dance is classified under Maria Clara dances because of the attire of the dancers which are Maria Clara for the ladies and a barong Tagalog for the men.

The dance originated from Leyte, a province in Visayan Region. It is so named because of the handkerchief the girl holds laced with camphor oil, a substance which suposedly induces romance.




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Banao Lyrics-Kalinga -with English translation

Banao Lyrics

This is a lullaby song. Both mother and father work in the farm. A family member who may be a daughter or a son is left behind to babyist for the baby. Sometimes, much older relatives can do the baby sitting.

The baby is cuddled at the back with a blanket strapped in the torso of the baby sitter. The baby-sitter lulls the baby to sleep by rocking it in a forward-backward
movement of the torso and bending the knee a little.

O-wah, o-wah, o-wah-wi-iyi-i
Nasigab man-tagibi-iyi-i
Maid suyop no labvi
Anosan ta'n bvobva-i-i-i
Siya't kopyan dji bvo-bva-i
O-way adjo't ligatmi-i-iyi
Man-i-goygoy no labvi
O-wah, o-wah, o-wah-wi--iyi-i



English Translation
O-wah, o-wah, o-wah-wi-iyi-i
Baby sitting is hard
No sleep at night
We women can only bear
That's what women are born for
Although there is much to suffer
Lullabying through the night.
O-wah, o-wah, o-wah-wi-iyi-i.

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11.27.2007

Ang Bango ng Pasko lyrics

Ang Bango ng Pasko lyrics

Ang bango ng pasko ay walang katumbas
parang lumang pagbati na ‘di kumukupas
parang bagong damit, kay linis, kay puti
hindi pa nakaranas ng mantsa at dumi

Ang bango ng pasko, regalong hatid
ang ihip ng pag-asa tuwing disyembre
ang bango ng pasko, langhapin ang sarap
‘pag kasama ang pamilya, walang katumbas
ang bango ng pasko ay walang katumbas

Ang bango ng pasko ay walang sing-saya
tamis ng halakhakan sa biyayang dala
ang bango ng pasko ay walang sing-sarap
ang simoy ng pag-ibig at pagkakaisa

Ang bango ng pasko, ligayang hatid
ang ihip ng pag-asa tuwing disyembre
ang bango ng pasko, langhapin ang sarap
‘pag kasama ang pamilya, walang katumbas
ang bango ng pasko
sana lahat makatanggap.

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HAVANERA DE JOVENCITA-Maria Clara dance

Havanera de Jovencita

This dance is classified under Maria Clara dances.

A wedding party dance which originated in the town of Botolan in the Zambales Province. Typical sequences include the procession of the bride and groom's parents, lineup of the bridesmaids and groomsmen upstage, and a solo featuring the wedding couple.



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Sa Araw Ng Pasko

Sa Araw Ng Pasko

imaeof Christmas wreath

Intro


'di ba't kay ganda sa atin ng pasko
Naiiba ang pagdiriwang dito
Pasko sa ati'y hahanap-hanapin mo
Walang katulad dito ang pasko


Refrain
Lagi mo na maiisip na sila'y nandito sana
At sa noche buena ay magkakasama


Chorus
Ang pasko ay kay saya kung kayo'y kapiling na
Sana pagsapit ng pasko, kayo'y naririto
Kahit pa malayo ka, kahit nasaan ka pa
Maligayang bati para sa inyo sa araw ng pasko


Sa ibang bansa'y 'di mo makikita
Ang ngiti sa labi ng bawat isa
Alam naming hindi n'yo nais malayo
Paskong pinoy pa rin sa ating puso


[repeat refrain]
[repeat chorus]


Bridge
Dito'y mayro'ng caroling at may simbang gabi
At naglalakihan pa ang christmas tree, ang christmas tree


[repeat chorus except last 4 words]
[repeat chorus]

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11.26.2007

My Grown Up Christmas List

My Grown-Up Christmas List
Metafour

image of Santa Claus

Do you remember me
I sat upon your knee
I wrote to you
With childhood fantasies

Well, I’m all grown up now
And still need help somehow
I’m not a child
But my heart still can dream

So here’s my lifelong wish
My grown up christmas list
Not for myself
But for a world in need

No more lives torn apart
That wars would never start
and wars would never start
And time would heal all hearts
And everyone would have a friend
And right would always win
And love would never end
This is my grown up christmas list

As children we believed
The grandest sight to see
Was something lovely
Wrapped beneath our tree

Well heaven only knows
That packages and bows
Can never heal
A hurting human soul

No more lives torn apart
That wars would never start
And time would heal all hearts
And everyone would have a friend
And right would always win
And love would never end
This is my grown up christmas list

What is this illusion called the innocence of youth
Maybe only in our blind belief can we ever find the truth
(there’d be)

No more lives torn apart
That wars would never start
And time would heal all hearts
And everyone would have a friend
And right would always win
And love would never end, oh
This is my grown up christmas list

This is my grown up christmas list.


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PANGALAY-Muslim Dance

Pangalay

(pahng-AH-lahy)

This dance is classified under Muslim/Moro dances.

A popular festival dance in Sulu, it is performed in wedding celebrations among the affluent families. They may last for several days or even weeks depending on the financial status and agreement of both families. Dancers perform this dance to the music of the kulintangan, gabbang, and agongs during the wedding feast.



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Lumalabay Nga Daw Aso lyrics-Ilonggo Folk song

Lumalabay Nga Daw Aso

Lumalabay nga daw aso
Aso pa lamang
Ang tanan-tanan nga butang sa kalibutan

Ang mga matam-is, ahay!
Nagapait man, ahay!
Sa Gihapon, ahay!
Umagi lamang.

San-o pa?, san-o pa?
San-o pa nga adlaw?
Magbalik ang gugma
Sa dughan gintigay.

Ang mga matam-is, ahay!
Nagapait man, ahay!
Sa Gihapon, ahay!
Umagi lamang.

Courtesy of Grace Farnazo-Celis

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11.25.2007

ASIK-Muslim Dance

Asik

(ah-SIHK)
A solo slave dance performed by the umbrella-bearing attendant to win the favor of her sultan master. Asik usually precedes a performance of Singkil.





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Sa Bukid ako Inanak lyrics-Ilonggo Folk song

Sa Bukid ako Inanak

Sa bukid ako inanak ni Nanay
Sa isa ka balay nga diutay
Ginbuhat sang akon Tatay
Yadto nga balay amo ang gintawhan
Ni inday nga diutay


Courtesy of Grace Farnazo-Celis

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11.24.2007

Kundiman

Kundiman

Ang kundiman ay awitin na nagsasaad ng maalab na agmamahal sa isang iniibig. Ito ay nagmula sa mga salitang kung hindi man na pinaiksi na ang ibig sabihin ay kung hindi lang sa...

Ang unang kundiman ay tungkol sa pag-ibig sa Inang Bansa na ginamit nila sa pagsasaad ng kanilang naysyonalismo na ipinagbabawal ng mga Kastila.

Kaya ang kundiman na Jocelynang Baliwag ay hindi pag-ibig sa isang babaing taga Baliwag kung hindi ito ay kundiman para sa rebolusyon. Ginamit lamang nila ang dalagang nagngangalang Josefa Tiongson Lara upang itago ang tunay na mensahe ng
kanta.

Ang panahon ng kundiman ay sa kapanahunan ng 1800 at 1930 kung saan ang kundiman ay nagkaroon nang pagbabagong anyo sa pamamagitan ng pagsama ng mga himig na ginagamit sa sayaw katulad ng waltz at fandanggo.

Nang dumating ang mga manunulang kinabibilangan ni Jose Corazon de Jesus na siyang sumulat sa Bayan Ko, Deogracias A. Rosario at Jose Balmori ang mga kantahin ay mga pagsasaad ng pag-ibig ng pagtanggap ng kabiguan.

Nang mga unang taon ng ikadalawampung dekada, ang kundiman ay muling nagkaroon ng pagbabago dahil sa ang mga manunulat ng kanta ay nagkaroon ng pormal na pag-aaral ng musika kagaya nina Francisco Santiago at Nicanor Abelardo.

Si Fransisco Santiago ang kumtha ng "Anak Dalita, (Child of Woe, 1917); Pakiusap (Plea) at ang Madaling Araw (Dawn).

Si Nicanor Abelardo ang sumulat ng “Mutya ng Pasig” (Muse of Pasig), “kundiman ng Luha” (kundiman of Tears at “Nasaan Ka Irog” (Where are You, My Love). Ginamit ng mga nagtatanghal ng sarswela ang mga kundiman.


Kundiman Songs:

1. Mutya ng Pasig

2. Anak Dalita lyrics

3. Pakiusap Lyrics by Francisco Santiago

4. Madaling Araw lyrics by Francisco Santiago


5. Pahiwatig Lyrics-Kundiman by Nicanor Abelardo


6. Nasaan Ka Irog by Nicanor Abelardowith video

7. DAHIL SA IYO

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11.23.2007

Bindian-Mountain and Igorot Dance

Bindian

This dance is classified under Mountain and Igorot Dance.

image of Bindian dance

BIHN-deeh-ahn)

The Ibaloy who inhabit the southernmost mountain regions in Northern Luzon perform victory dances to extol the bravery of the warriors of yesterday. In this version from the barrio of Kabayan, hand movements are downward, suggesting the people's affinity with the earth. The basic step consists of a stamp by the left foot and a light, forward movement by the right. Instrumentalists lead the line, followed by male dancers, while the female dancers bring in the rear.


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Anak Dalita lyrics-Kundiman with video

Anak Dalita lyrics by Francisco Santiago

Ako'y anak ng dalita
At tigib ng luha
Ang naritong humihibik
Na bigyan ng awa


Buksan mo ang langit
At kusa mong pakinggan
Ang aking ligalig
Saka pagdaramdam


Ay, kung hindi ka maaaba
Sa lungkot kong dinaranas
Puso't diwang nabibihag
Sa libing masasadlak


Magtanong ka kung 'di tunay
Sa kislap ng mga tala
Magtanong ka rin sa ulap
Ng taglay kong dalita


CHORUS
Sa dilim ng gabi
Aking nilalamay
Tanging larawan mo
Ang nagiging ilaw

Kung ikaw ay mahimbing
Sa gitna ng dilim
Ay iyong ihulog
Puso mo sa akin


AD LIB


Tanging larawan mo
Ang nagiging ilaw
Ay iyong ihulog
Puso mo sa akin


CODA
Ang iyong ihulog, ang iyong ihulog
Buhay, pag-asa, pag-asa



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11.22.2007

Chotis-Maria Clara Dance

Chotis



(CHOH-tees)
This dance is classified under Maria Clara Dance. Chotis (or "Shotis") was one of the ballroom dances introduced by early European settlers. This dance, from Camarines Sur, has been adapted by the Bicolano people and is characterized by a brush-step-hop movement.