Handouts Contemporary Music
Handouts Contemporary Music
Handouts Contemporary Music
According to National Artist Ramon Santos, PhD, “contemporary music in the Philippines
refers to compositions that have adopted ideas and elements from 20 th century art music in
the west, as well as the latest trends and musical styles in the entertainment industry.”
Music is beyond words, it has the power to speak to people’s mind, heart, and soul. It can
affect the mood, way of thinking and even character and disposition of people listening to it.
Music composition is a little bit complex for it involves mastery and skill to produce a
melody. Some musician developed music through experimentation and combination of
instruments.
FAMOUS CONTEMPORARY MUSIC COMPOSERS
1. FREDDIE AGUILAR – famous for his song “Anak” that had been popular worldwide. This song
is about a son who goes astray as he grows up.
2. GARY VALENCIANO – known for his ala Michael Jackson moves and religious songs.
3. SHARON CUNETA – a very well-known superstar and a love song singer. She received many
awards in music and in acting fields.
4. MIKE HANOPOL – a recording artist, guitarist, and a singer. Some of his famous songs were
“Katawan” and “Laki sa Layaw”.
5. KUH LEDESMA – is a famous singer from Bacolod City. Some of her famous songs are
“Bulaklak”; “Till I Meet You”, and “Sino ang Baliw”.