Jun Polistico’s career began in Manila in the seventies. He recorded several hit albums with Villar Records and even performed at the “Thrilla in Manila” boxing match in 1975. From 1976 to 1983 he toured with the Society of Seven … Continue reading Jun Polistico – At A Time When The World Was Cruel
More funky organ goodness this time from Relly Coloma. Here we have a cover of James Browns “Night Train”, Booker T. & the M.G.’s “Hip Hug Her” and a rockin’ version of “Guitar Boogie”. Also make sure you check out … Continue reading Relly Coloma – Estrellita
Maria Cecilia Pimentel Bautista, better known as Cely Bautista was born in 1939. She first recorded the song “Waldas” in the 50s under Mico Records. Cely was so popular she was often referred to as the Jukebox Queen of the … Continue reading Cely – O Pagibig Na Makapangyarihan
The Good, The Bad and The Funky! ‘Music To Watch Girls By’ has some killer covers. A top recording artist in his native Philippines, pianist Relly Coloma has fascinated people around the world with his music. He learned the piano … Continue reading Relly Coloma – Music To Watch Girls By
Another great set of Soul / Funk covers from the Pinoy group Lovelife. This is the only 45 I have come across of theirs taken from the Disco compilation Dynamic Disco. They also make an appearance on Dynamic Disco – … Continue reading Lovelife – Hey, There Little Firefly / Do It Anyway You Wanna
“In the ’70s Emy Munji played the piano for several albums as Ian Hero. It was a time when original Filipino music and artists were just beginning to win acceptance among the colonial-minded masses but there was still no way … Continue reading Emy Munji Orchestra and the Hi-Pertensions – The Hustle
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