“Adore You” (Harry Styles Cover by Kaitlyn Fae Fajilan & Rachel Ann Cauilan)
In light of current events, I can’t help but feel a little worried. But as always, music saves. 🌹 This is a good time for us to look at ourselves, […]
Tag Archives: Filipino
‘Yellow Rose’ Film Review: Eva Noblezada, Lea Salonga shine in story of aspiring Filipina country music star
Yellow Rose provides an intimate coming-of-age portrait of finding your identity through music and the immigrant experience. In the lone star state of Texas, a young Filipina teenager wields her […]
Ruby Ibarra Rises In Solidarity For “Us” at Identity LA
The Bay Area rapper and spoken word artist rises up for all Filipinos, Asian Americans, women and all marginalized people worldwide. 2018 has been a big year for Bay Area-based […]
Twin Sister Rock Duo Nalani & Sarina is anything but “Young & Inexperienced”
When it comes to East Coast versus West Coast, there’s something refreshing about two powerhouse sisters from New York who bring the energy, funk and heart of pop rock to […]
Ruby Ibarra Kicks Off The Circa 91 Tour
Born in Tacloban City, Philippines, Filipino-American artist Ruby Ibarra is a Bay Area native who channels both her Filipino and American identities into her work: through rap, hip-hop and spoken […]
Feeling Good “This Christmas” (Donny Hathaway/Chris Brown Cover by Kaitlyn Fae & Rachel Ann Cauilan)
Happy holidays friends! Can you believe the holidays are already here? A few days ago, I had the pleasure of accompanying my friend Kaitlyn for a night of music, food […]
Low Leaf performs genre-bending folktronica at Undiscovered SF in SOMA Pilipinas
In the center of San Francisco’s newly opened San Francisco Mint building, a gently plucked harp plays to electronic beats vibrating into the air. Angelica Lopez, the artist behind Low […]
‘Baka Bukas’ Review: Philippine Cinema Makes Big Step for LGBT
In the opening scene of Samantha Lee’s “Baka Bukas” (“Maybe Tomorrow”), the question is asked: “Is coming out still a thing?” “Those were the exact words that were said to […]
Alfa Interview: Indie Fil-Am Artist Talks New Album “Spark & Fury”
The inspiring and mentally frustrating creative process that goes with producing, recording and writing a new album is no easy task. Alfa, a Philippine-born singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist of guitar, ukulele, […]
Earl gives “One Dance” by Drake a reggae makeover
Alaskan-born singer-songwriter and half-Filipina Kate Earl has given herself a jazz makeover in recent years. Her sultry vocals, Amy Winehouse meets Norah Jones breathiness and knack for soul and jazz […]
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