For many years in a row, I had the honor of being in charge of putting together the Veterans Day slide show for the academic community with which I was associated. I continue to honor my family and friends who made sacrifices in order for me to live...
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| Photo by Dad. |
the all-Tagalog compositions of Kokoy Severino
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| photo by Kokoy Severino from the series "mga pulo ng panaginip" ("islands of dreams"), Philippines November 1996 |
kayumanggi Pinoy rock band is the manifestation of the exploration of a Filipino identity. The original all-Tagalog Pinoy rock compositions of Kokoy Severino express his meditations upon his culture of origin in the context of a global community of cultures, and explore issues such as the painful longing for the homeland, the political violence that permeates Philippine society, and the enigma of nationalism, inspired and informed by his travels in the Philippines and his work with persecuted communities. Described in Dirty Linen Folk and World Music Magazine (Baltimore MD) as "obliquely political and colorfully poetic."
instrumentation: kubing, agong, kulintang, percussion, flute, saxophone, bass, guitars, vocals
discography: “nagsilipat ang lahat sa Amerika” e.p. fosforo records 2001 (“everyone has moved to America”), “dati” single kayumanggi Pinoy rock records 2003 (“since long ago”)
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| photo by Musika Publiko, taken at Saguijo, Makati, Philippines July 3, 2019 |
all original Tagalog words, compositions
and photos by Kokoy Severino - disciple, pilgrim, teacher, soccer coach
Links:
Official kayumanggi Pinoy rock band Soundcloud -
live bootleg recordings and tracks from the e.p. "nagsilipat ang lahat sa Amerika" ("everyone has moved to America")
3rd Annual BRAVE Fest hosted by BRAVE Communities (October 17,
2020 kayumanggi Pinoy rock band at 2:51:37, featuring the fantastic Texas
incarnation of kayumanggi Pinoy rock band - Joyce Day on flute and percussion,
Bill Day on drums, Stiggs on bass)
Sigwa: A Cultural Night of Remembrance and Resistance (September
27, 2020 kayumanggi Pinoy rock band at 11:26, featuring the excellent Texas
incarnation of kayumanggi Pinoy rock band - Joyce Day on flute and percussion,
Bill Day on drums, Stiggs on bass)
Bayanihan Virtual Concert Series hosted by National Alliance for Filipino Concerns (June 14, 2020 kayumanggi Pinoy rock band at 40:19, featuring the excellent Texas incarnation of kayumanggi Pinoy rock band - Joyce Day on flute and percussion, Bill Day on drums, Stiggs on bass)
Live at The Minokaua, Malate, Manila, Philippines (March
20, 2019 audience-recorded compilation posted on Anna Marie Santos's youtube
channel, featuring the amazing Manila incarnation of kayumanggi Pinoy rock
band - Anna Marie Santos on flute, Cocoy Dimala on drums, Shariko Pascual on
bass, Tan Cuenca and Ryan Ignacio on percussion, Bo Bismarck on lead
guitar)
Interview and Live Performance on Rock and Roll Machine with Cousin Hoagy on Jam 88.3 FM, Manila, Philippines (March 16,
2019 featuring the incredible Manila incarnation of kayumanggi Pinoy rock
band - Bo Bismarck on guitar, Tan Cuenca and Ryan Ignacio on percussion, and
special guest Jun Lupito on lead guitar)
Bootleg Live Recording at The Minokaua, Malate, Manila, Philippines (March 20, 2019 featuring the incredible Manila incarnation of kayumanggi Pinoy rock band - Anna Marie Santos on flute, Cocoy Dimala on drums, Shariko Pascual on bass, Bo Bismarck on lead guitar, Tan Cuenca and Ryan Ignacio on percussion)
Article on The Soul of Music Ezine - by
Aranza Velasco (September 2020)
Interview Questions from the Houston Institute of Culture - from year 2000
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kayumanggi Pinoy rock band Archives
On behalf of the kayumanggi Pinoy rock band collective, I would like to thank the League of Filipino Students of the University of the Philippines-Diliman and the Nationalist Study Movement for allowing us to share our music at the SUPERTYPHOONS AND SUPERPROFITS: A Roundtable Discussion on Imperialist Plunder and the Environmental Crisis in the Philippines event on November 28. It was a true honor to be among the deeply conscious activists leading the struggle for rights and dignity of the Filipino people. It was a tremendously informative discussion led by the selfless and dedicated people on the front lines of the struggle.
I am once again truly honored to be in the lineup of extremely talented artists to read my Tagalog poetry in the Lumikha 2021: We Are Growing. Arts Showcase presented by the Pilipino American Unity for Progress (UniPro) on Friday January 22, 2021, beginning at 7:00 pm Houston, Texas time (global times listed below). This is a virtual, live-stream event. To gain access, please register using the following Eventbrite link - https://lumikha2021.eventbrite.com. There is a suggested donation for those who are able.
This year's Lumikha showcase theme is about growth and interconnectedness of the community. I will be speaking my word piece entitled isinilang habang umaayaw ("born begrudgingly"), which is also one of the tracks in kayumanggi Pinoy rock band's e.p. nagsilipat ang lahat sa Amerika. I will also be reciting sa iyong natuyong ilalim ng sapa ng mga rosa ("in your dry creekbed of roses"), which is a part of the song sabi nila.
For those of you who would like to read ahead, below are the words. My utmost thanks to Aya Seraspi of Baybayin Buhayin for her editing assistance. Baybayin Buhayin is an advocacy organization spearheading the revival of the traditional Pilipino alphabet and the instruction of the masses in its usage.
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On behalf of the kayumanggi Pinoy rock band collective, I would like to thank TX FAHMilya for allowing us to share our music at the TX FAHMilya Showcase on October 30. It was a true honor and pleasure to be among the extremely talented artists that evening. It was a fun real family affair to celebrate the culmination of Filipino American History Month.
Saturday November 28:
4:00 pm - Philippines, China, Singapore
3:00 pm - Thailand
5:00 pm - Japan
7:00 pm - Eastern Australia
12:00 pm - United Arab Emirates
8:00 am - Scotland, Ireland
9:00 am - Poland, Germany, France, Italy, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Serbia, Austria
10:00 am - Madagascar, Lebanon
2:00 am - Texas
1:00 am - Arizona, Colorado
12:00 am - California, Nevada
3:00 am - New York, New Jersey, Ontario, Florida, Maryland, Virginia, Cuba
Friday November 27:
11:00 pm - Alaska
(Please let me know if your area is not on the list.)
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(October 30, 2020)
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| Kokoy Joyce Stiggs Bill The Houston Incarnation of kayumanggi Pinoy rock band... |
This event is online and welcomes all.
To register and receive the Zoom link, click TX FAHMilya Showcase Registration.
On behalf of the kayumanggi Pinoy rock band collective, I would like to thank BRAVE Communities for allowing us to share our music at the 3rd annual BRAVE Fest on October 17. It was a true honor to be among the extremely talented artists that evening and to be part of an incredible organization doing critical advocacy work among the youth and marginalized communities. Click here or more info on BRAVE Communities.
Friday October 30:
7:00 pm - Texas
6:00 pm - Arizona, Colorado
5:00 pm - California, Nevada
4:00 pm - Alaska
8:00 pm - New York, New Jersey, Ontario, Florida, Maryland, Virginia, Cuba
Saturday October 31:
8:00 am - Philippines, China, Singapore
8:00 am - Japan, United Arab Emirates
10:00 am - Eastern Australia
1:00 am - Scotland, Ireland, England
2:00 am - Poland, Germany, France, Italy, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Serbia, Austria
3:00 am - Madagascar, Lebanon
7:00 am - Thailand
(Please let me know if your area is not on the list.)
(October 17, 2020)
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| the Texas incarnation of kayumanggi Pinoy rock band, left to right: Kokoy, Bill Day, Joyce Day, Stiggs |
On behalf of the kayumanggi Pinoy rock band collective, I would like to thank the Malaya Movement of Texas and Filipinx Artists of Houston for allowing us to share our music at last month's event "Sigwa: A Cultural Night of Remembrance and Resistance" to mark the 48th anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law in the Philippines under the brutal Marcos dictatorship. It was a true honor to be among the extremely talented artists that evening.
BRAVE, which stands for Building Relationships Awareness Voices & Engagement, is an award-winning advocacy organization based in Austin, Texas. BRAVE Fest is an annual commUNITY celebration of diversity, inclusion, and loving our neighbors in Central Texas! Let's come together (virtually) to lift each other's spirit, continue to be brave while we move forward, and celebrate commUNITY! #MakeATXBRAVE. This year's BRAVE Fest will take place virtually live-streamed on @BRAVECommunities Facebook & YouTube channel. 100% of the ticket proceeds and event sponsorships will be used for community services, scholarships for their youth leadership and social change programs, and COVID-19 relief efforts.
Click the following link to see the full lineup of amazing artists and performers, schedule, more info and how to get tickets and the link to the event - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brave-fest-2020-tickets-94555378683 It's a pay-as-you-wish sliding scale ticket price.
BRAVE Fest start time for our family and friends around the world:
Saturday October 17:
6:00 pm - Texas
5:00 pm - Arizona, Colorado
4:00 pm - California, Nevada
3:00 pm - Alaska
7:00 pm - New York, New Jersey, Ontario, Florida, Maryland, Virginia, Cuba
Sunday October 18:
7:00 am - Philippines, China, Singapore
8:00 am - Japan, United Arab Emirates
9:00 am - Eastern Australia
12:00 midnight - Scotland, Ireland, England
1:00 am - Poland, Germany, France, Italy, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Serbia, Austria
2:00 am - Madagascar, Lebanon
6:00 am - Thailand
(Please let me know if your area is not on the list.)
For more info on BRAVE Communities, click here https://bravecommunities.org/.
(September 27, 2020)
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| Impromptu performance at Conspiracy, Quezon City, Philippines July 12, 2018... left to right: Jean-Paul, Kokoy, Burn Belacho |
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| Rehearsal at Studio M, Makati, Philippines... June 2018 |
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2009 Rehearsing in Dasmariñas, Cavite, Philippines… left to right: Kokoy, Erick Calilan, Jonjie Ayson, Ros Veluz |
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Live at Espasyo Siningdikato, Dasmariñas, Cavite, Philippines July 30, 2009 |
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