Philippine Folk Song

A song originating among the people of a country or area particularly in the

Philippines,passed by oral tradition from one singer or generation to thenext, often existi
ng in several versions, and marked generally simple, modal melody and stanza, narrativ
e verse.
Also called as the Philippine Traditional Music and is a reflective of the country's
history as a melting pot of different cultures.
Example:
Dandansoy
This song originated from Visayan Region and is commonly sung by the
Ilonggos. Dandansoy is the name of a boy. This song is about the singer (wife)
leaving Dandansoy (husband) to go back to her hometown.
Dandansoy Lyrics
Artist: Mabuhay Singers
Album: Philippine Folk Songs

Dandansoy, bayaan ta ikaw
Pauli ako sa Payaw
Ugaling kon ikaw hidlawon,
Ang Payaw imo lang lantawon.

Dandansoy, kon imo apason
Bisan tubig d ka magbalon
Ugaling kon ikaw uhawon
Sa dalan magbubon-bubon.

Konbento, sa diin ang cura?
Munisipyo, sa diin hustisya?
Yari si Dansoy makiha,
Makiha sa paghigugma.

Panyo mo kag ini'ng panyo ko,
Gisi-gisi-a kay tambihon ko,
Ugaling kon magkasilo,
Bana ta ikaw, asawa mo ako.