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"Bayan Ko" (usually translated as "My Country"; Spanish: Nuestra patria, lit. 'Our Motherland') is one of the most recognizable patriotic songs of the Philippines.It was written in Spanish by the revolutionary general José Alejandrino in light of the Philippine–American War and subsequent American occupation, and translated into Tagalog some three decades later by the poet José Corazón de ...
In particular, a public singing of Bayan Ko was led by folk singer Freddie Aguilar at Aquino's massively-attended funeral, making Aguilar's recording of the song (international pressure had loosened censorship somewhat by then) an instant hit as a protest anthem. [25] [26]
At the funeral of Senator Aquino, Freddie Aguilar sang "Bayan Ko" and felt that Aquino was a man of action who even gave his life for the freedom of the Philippines. [19] During the performance, Freddie Aguilar did not feel scared anymore and felt strong and confident. [ 17 ]
Philippine rock musicians' acts were influenced by folk music and other various cultures, helping to lead to the 1978 breakthrough success of Freddie Aguilar. Aguilar's " Anak " (" Child "), his debut recording, is the most commercially successful Filipino recording, and was popular throughout Asia and Europe, and has been translated into ...
The composer is said to have put subversive elements to Bagong Pagsilang, just like he did on his 1942 "Awit sa Paglikha ng Bagong Pilipinas". According to his eldest son on a lecture, the composer secretly quoted a portion of the protest song "Bayan Ko" in a part of the song. [7]
Bayan Ko (1977) (original by Freddie Aguilar, also covered by Kuh Ledesma, also covered by Joanne Lorenzana) Bituing Marikit; Buhay (1978) Bukas; Buksan; Corner of the Sky (1980) Dahil Sa Isang Bulaklak; Dasal; Dito; Di Na Muling Mag-Iisa (duet with Pat Castillo) Dito Na Muling Mag-iisa (1986) Dito Nagwawakas (1978) Diyos Lamang ang Nakakaalam
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He was the first artist to record "Bayan Ko" and "Ang Pasko ay Sumapit". Tagalog is also known for harana or serenade songs such as "Dungawin Mo, Hirang" and "Kay Lungkot Nitong Hatinggabi". [2] In spite of his last name being "Tagalog", he was born in the city of Iloilo in the Visayas [3] and thus was a speaker of Hiligaynon or Ilonggo.