75. The point is every nationality that contributes to world culture leaves a distinct mark—themselves! What they ARE is their theme. They don’t try to be anything else.
78. We try to “respond” by attempting to give the market what we think it will go for.
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80. On the contrary, the only two Filipino songs that made it in the world or at least are recognizable in other countries are in Tagalog. They are “ Anak ” and “ Dahil Sayo ”
83. There is no question that we as a people have the talent (hardware) to succeed. We just have to develop a truly Filipino cultural content (software).
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86. The best, most realistic and sustainable strategy for OPM to become international therefore is this: Create Filipino music for Filipinos!