Filipino reggae is reggae music created in the island nation of the Philippines. The country has several bands and sound systems that play reggae and dancehall music in a style faithful to its expression in Jamaica. Reggae in the Philippines comprises the many forms of reggae and its sub-genres, and at times combining traditional Filipino forms of music and instruments in their music.
Cebu, Manila, Quezon and Boracay are some of the cities that reggae has found a base, with many artists residing in these cities and performing at local bars and clubs. The Visayas region of the Philippine islands has had the largest concentration of reggae groups, with the Visayan city of Cebu even being dubbed The Reggae Capital of the Philippines. In Early 2007 Ziggy Marley performed in the MTV Philippines Reggae Fest by the Bay festival in Manila. Marley played with local reggae talents and the big names in Filipino reggae.
Jamaican Reggae was introduced to the Philippines in the late 1960s, however the first recognized Filipino reggae bands didn't appear until the late 1970s. Cocojam is known as one of the first Filipino reggae bands. Ska also found its place in the Philippines, with many bands forming, especially in the Visayas island region. Places like Cebu and Dumaguete became the hub of Filipino ska. Dub music also found its place within the islands, with bands like Junior Kilat popularising the genre with songs like "Sigbin"
The Philippines is also being influence by Reggae style, one of this bands is Brownman Revival, the bands whose performing SKA, a reggae style. Brownman Revival is a Filipino reggae band founded in 1994. They count Big Mountain, Aswad and UB40 among their musical influences, as well as Filipino reggae groups Tropical Depression and Cocojam. One author describes Brownman Revival's music as "reggae-inspired beats with traditional folk pop rhythms and the basest of lyrical themes".
The group consists of Dino Concepcion (vocals), Dennis Concepcion (drums and vocals), Jayson Cuevas (trombone), Ambet Abundo (trumpet), Jojo Antinero (saxophone), Januarie Sundiang (percussion), Jao Larion (bass), Alphy Desaville (guitar and vocals) and Onard Bonavente (keyboards).
One of the songs that also aired in the radio station in the Philippines:
I'm so proud with them that they try to adopt the rhythm of island music. They show how it become unique,and how beauty is Reggae and Ska. Some of the story behind their songs are so meaningful, and it relates to the culture of our country.Some of the topic of the songs is related to how to love a woman and the feelings. By their music, they show what they feel inside of their place.
Another band is Jeck Pipil and Peacepipe; JeCK PiLPiL & Peace Pipe, one of the country's premier reggae act,
has once again hit the tracks and recorded their sophomore album
entitled Mabuhay Revolution the highly anticipated release of Mabuhay
Revolution is the follow-up to their self-titled debut album. JeCK
PiLPiL epitomizes the same message of the reggae vibe - social,
political, and spiritual awakening. It also shows the opulent culture of
the Filipino race, the signature songs Peace Pipe has been known for.
They are one of the few bands who put emphasis on the rich Filipino
culture and utmost respect to mother nature.
Sit back and feel the rhythm of Peace Pipe's new songs Filipina Island
Gyal, Lord is my salvation, corruption, sweet reggae music, rise up, I
was wrong, we are poor, holy mt. zion. New songs that will definitely
awaken the human spirit; expose the the wrongdoings in the society;
appreciate the purity of nature and at the same time enjoy the soothing
sound of the reggae vibe Filipino style - the Peace Pipe way.
One of their song album that introduce the beauty of the Philippines;
Love our Island Music.
This is my way to show support of our own island band.
Filipina Island Gayl
Love our Island Music.
This is my way to show support of our own island band.
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