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Kundiman was the traditional means of serenade in the Philippines. The kundiman emerged as an art song at the end of the 19th century and by the early 20th century, its musical structure was formalised by Filipino composers such as Francisco Santiago and Nicanor Abelardo; they sought poetry for their lyrics, blending verse and music in equal parts.
Ricardo "Ric" Manrique Jr. (23 May 1941 [1] – 22 September 2017 [2]) was a Filipino kundiman singer. He was known as one of the two Hari ng Kundiman (Kings of Kundiman) in the Philippines, alongside Ruben Tagalog. [3]
"Kundiman" is a song recorded by the Filipino boy band BGYO. It was released on 7 October 2021 as the eighth single of their debut album The Light . It was written and composed by Akira Morishita with additional lyrics from Jerwin Nicomedez. [ 4 ]
Tagalog Lyrics by Deogracias A. Rosario, later arranged for orchestra by the composer Published 1927 Himno kay Plaridel Orchestral Manuscript copy for Voice and Piano exists dated August 20, 1927 Ms. copy 1928 Himutok: Vocal, Kundiman Tagalog Lyrics by the composer Published 1928 Valse Extase Chamber, Waltz for saxophone and piano 1928
Whereas harana is in 2/4 time, kundiman is in 3/4. The formula is verse 1 on minor key followed by verse 2 on parallel major key midway through. In the 1920s, harana and kundiman became more mainstream after performers such as Atang de la Rama, Jovita Fuentes, Conching Rosal, Sylvia La Torre, and Ruben Tagalog introduced them to a wider audience.
One of the most popular examples of the kundiman genre, this "classic Filipino love song" [4] with original Tagalog lyrics has been translated into different languages. [5] The languages it was translated in include English, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, and other local languages of the Philippines. [6]
The harana (Spanish: Jarana) is a serenade tradition in rural areas of the Philippines in which young men may formally meet single lady visitors. ln harana, the songs that are usually sung are Kundiman or dansas. [1]
Ruben Tagalog (October 17, 1922 – March 5, 1985) was a Filipino actor and musician, famous for his works in the kundiman style. He was also one of the founders of the singing group Mabuhay Singers. He is known as the "Father of Kundiman". He was a member of the US Army during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines.