popular types of music in the philippines Philippine Popular Music • vocal and instrumental music genres POP • media and is also subject to selling • refers generally to music that is easily accessible by the public through mass Examples: Kay Ganda Ng Ating Musika by Ryan Cayabyab - won Grand Prize in the Metro Manila Pop Music Batang-bata Ka Pa of APO Hiking Society FUSION • a style of music infusing World music elements Examples: Magkaugnay by Joey Ayala Panorama by Diwa De Leon Alak, Sugal, Kape, Babae, Kabaong of Radioactive Sago Project NOVELTY • comical popular songs that may be for a current situation or holiday Example: History of the Philippines of Yoyoy Villame HIP HOP • a style of music incorporationg complex, stylized rhythms that is often accompanied by rapping FOLK ROCK • a style of music combining folk and rock elements. Examples: Mga Kababayan Ko by Francis Magalona Anak by Freddie Aguilar - became a finalist in the Metro Manila Pop Music Cultural Context (history and traditions) • OPM and Songwriting Competitions (e.g. Metro Manila Pop Music) • Non-formal venues (bars, stadium, coliseum, outdoor, etc.) • Internet and Technology Social Functions • Nationalism and Social Relevance • Self-expression • Entertainment