Rondalla music, the traditional string ensemble of the Philippines, often provides the music for Philippine folk dances and is prominent in community celebrations like fiestas, weddings, and other civic and social events serving the Filipino-American community. Coming from a prominent musical family in the Philippines, where he and his brothers and sisters formed the "De Leon Rondalla," Tagumpay de Leon is now deeply involved in the Filipino-American community of Los Angeles where he plays rondalla music with the Fil-Am Family Cultural Group. Patrick Tanega, who has been playing in the same group with the master since 1990, has made rondalla music his passion and has already developed excellent skills across all the instruments of the ensemble. Together they will work on expanding the apprentice's repertoire.
 |
"Having been involved with the Philippine cultural scene since my childhood days in the Philippines, I have been deeply attached to the beautiful sounds of Rondalla Music...."
"It is very important for the Filipino-American community to be constantly reminded of their culture and where they came from and one way I can accomplish this is to let them hear the beauty of their own music by listening to the Rondalla." -- Tagumpay de Leon
|
|
Philippine Independence Day Celebration, June 1998
Central Library, Glendale, California
(left to right): Ric Remias (guitar), Tagumpay de Leon (bandurria),
Patrick Tanega (octavina), Boy Angos (guitar) |
top
