PHILIPPINES

CONTEMPORARY
MUSIC
PHILIPPINES CONTEMPORARY MUSIC

Contemporary music in the Philippines usually

refers to compositions that have adopted ideas and
elements from 20th century art music in the
West, as well as the latest trends and musical
styles in the entertainment industry.
 CONTEMPORARY
FILIPINO COMPOSERS
Traditional Music Composers
 Francisco Santiago
(1889-1947)
• He was known as the “Father of
Kundiman” and belongs to “Triumvirate of
Filipino Composers”
• He’s music was Romantic in style,
incorporating Western forms and
techniques with folk materials.
 WORKS
1 2 3
Kundiman Madaling Pakiusap
Araw

5 4
Ano Kaya ang Pilipinas kong
Kapalaran Mahal
 Antonio Molina
(1894-1980)
• The first National Artist for Music, is
considered one of the “Triumvirate of
Filipino Composers”
• He was a product of both the Romantic and
Impressionist schools of thought, this gave
him a title: “Father of the Philippine
Impressionist Artist”
• He received the National Artist for music
award in 1973.
 WORKS
1 2 3
Malikmata Awit ni
Hatinggabi Maria Clara
(Transfiguration)

4 5
 Kung sa
Pandangguhan
Iyong Gunita
 Jose Mari Chan
(1945-Present)
• He is a renowned Chinese Filipino singer-songwriter and a
highly successful businessman in the sugar industry.
• Awarded the TOYM in 1974 as one of the Ten Outstanding
Young Men of the Philippines.
• Lifetime Achievement Awards from the Philippine
Association of the Recording Industry and The Metro Pop
Foundation.
• Recipient of the first ever ABS-CBN "ELITE Platinum
Award" in 2005 Recipient of the 2006 Dr. Jose P Rizal
Award For Excellence
 WORKS
1 2 Please Be 3
Christmas in Our Beautiful Girl Careful with my
Hearts Heart

4 5
Can’t We Start A Perfect
Over Again Christmas
 CONTEMPORARY
FILIPINO COMPOSERS
Modern Music Composers
 Moira Dela Torre
(1993-Present)
• She has been nominated for a variety of
music awards for her songs including the Awit
Award for Best Performance by a New
Female Recording Artist.
• Pop singer, songwriter, and musician
 WORKS
1 2 3
Malaya We and Us Ikaw at Ako

4 5
Take Her to
Tagu-taguan
The Moon
 Jireh Lim
(1992-Present)
• He is a YouTube musical sensation known for
his self-titled channel where he posts covers
of popular songs.
• Pop singer, songwriter, and musician
 WORKS
1 2 3
Magkabilang Pagsuko
Buko
Mundo

4 5
Dahan Diwata