The Philippines is packed with thousands of talented musicians eager to showcase their craft to those willing to listen. What ...
Original Pilipino Music (OPM) acts as a cultural bridge for Filipinos abroad, including over 400,000 residing in Australia, invoking a sense of nostalgia and connecting them to their roots. However, ...
From reimagining a beloved childhood game to the wild patterns in its aesthetic, “Shagidi” is BINI’s way of delving deeper into Filipino culture by getting in touch with what is seemingly a mere hobby ...
From viral dance challenges and nostalgic throwbacks to OPM heartbreak themes and confidence-fueled anthems, these songs ...
MANILA, Philippines — We love Original Pilipino Music (OPM), and so do foreigners. One of them is Sahara, an American who adores OPM. That explains her moniker, “The American OPM singer.” She has done ...
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OPM and Filipino psychology

I think of the harmonic disco tunes of Manila Sound, the sappy rock of the ’90s and early 2000s, and the high-octane rap ...
Pinoy movie soundtracks: a marriage of local music and cinema. These original songs from recent years successfully underscore the emotional beats of its films, making both the song and the movie ...