Imelda Papin was born on January 26, 1956 in Presentacion, Camarines Sur. She started her career in a remote fishing village of the province. She joined a couple of regional singing contests and because of her talent, her father moved … Continue reading Imelda Papin – Mel
Here we have a lovely version of the Dionne Warwick classic “Deja Vu”. The original being released in 1979 and written by Isaac Hayes with lyricist Adrienne Anderson and produced by Barry Manilow. Absolutely sublime… Read more about Tillie here. Continue reading Tillie Moreno – Tillie!
To celebrate one year of Pinoy Grooves we have a special show this coming Easter Sunday for Mono Loco Mixtape on Soho Radio. So tune in this Sunday April 21st 12am-2am or 7am-9am Philippine time. Featuring the best cuts of … Continue reading 1st Year Anniversary
Born Tirso Silvano Cruz on April 1, 1952. He was a member of the musically well renowned Cruz Family, his father being in the legendary band Joe Cruz & The Cruzettes. Tirso Cruz started his career as the partner to superstar … Continue reading Tirso Cruz III – Butterfly
Enrico de Jesus Puno better known as Rico J. Puno, was a Filipino singer, composer, comedian, actor and television host who was credited as a pioneer-promoter of Original Pilipino Music. He started the trend of incorporating Tagalog lyrics in covers … Continue reading Remembering Rico J. Puno
Here we have Gapo volume 2, again focusing on bands from Olangapo City. Originally released in 1978 on Ace Records and distributed by Vicor. This compilation continues where the first one left off with more Pinoy Funk, Disco and Rock … Continue reading Various Artists – Gapo Volume 2 (Promo)
Gapo is short for Olongapo City. During and just after the Vietnam War it was a playground for US military servicemen on liberty. The most famous street being Magsaysay drive, the length of this kilometer strip connecting Olongapo to the Subic … Continue reading Various Artists – Gapo Volume 1 (Promo)
The Rocky Fellers were an American-born Filipino pop/rock band discovered by Stanley Kahn in the 1960s, who signed them to Scepter Records. The group was composed of four Filipino brothers: Tony, Junior, Eddie and Albert Maligmat, and their father, Doroteo … Continue reading The Rocky Fellers – Killer Joe
Born on the island of Negros just north of Mindanao, Bobby’s first love was the piano but his mother wanted him to concentrate on schoolwork. This did not deter him and he started his professional career as a musician at … Continue reading Bobby Enriquez – Plays Bossa Nova
Dakila in Tagalog means noble; great; distinguished. Dakila were a San Francisco-based Filipino-American Latin/Jazz/Rock band formed in the early 1970s. “The music on this album presents a flavor that Latin freaks will not immediately recognize. They’ll hear the congas and … Continue reading Dakila – Dakila
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