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		<title>Pinoy Rap and Rock</title>
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		<category><![CDATA[freddie aguilar]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Despite the strong influence of R&#38;B in the Philippine music scene due to domination of western songs Pinoy Rock and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Despite the strong influence of R&amp;B in the Philippine music scene due to domination of western songs Pinoy Rock and Rap still continues to linger.  The advocates of Pinoy Rock music gets younger and younger making it easier to approach to their market.  Pinoy Rock songs could be classified into different genre: Ethnic, Alternative, Punk rock, Heavy Metal and Ska.  On the otherhand in the rapping world there is only one name that dominates, Kiko Magalona.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-125" title="Francis Magalona" src="http://www.in-the-philippines.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/kiko2.jpg" alt="Francis Magalona" width="322" height="434" /></p>
<p><strong>Francis Magalona</strong> also known as the <strong>Master Rapper</strong>, <strong>FrancisM</strong>, the <strong>Man from Manila</strong> or simply <strong>Kiko</strong>. Undoubtedly he is dubbed as the<strong> King of Pinoy Rap</strong>.   He is the child of famous Filipino screen stars  in 1940&#8217;s <strong>Pancho Magalona</strong> and <strong>Tita Duran</strong>. His music is admired for its beautiful and meaningful lyrics that often talks about his patriotism. He is a rapper, musician, songwriter, actor, producer and a photographer. His untimely death last March 16 2009 of <strong>leukemia</strong> has devastated the entire nation.  The government awarded him a posthumous <strong>Presidential Medal of Merit</strong> for his musical and artistic brilliance, his deep faith in the Filipino and his sense of national pride that continue to inspire every Filipino. You could check out his blog : <a href="http://francismagalona.multiply.com/journal">A freemind</a>, he wrote and managed in between his chemo sessions. Admire the talent of FrancisM from his designs, poetry and photographs. In 2008 he won the title for the Camera Club of the Philippines for his photography on <a href="http://www.in-the-philippines.com/famous-filipino-photographs">grasshopper</a>.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-129" title="Freddie Aguilar" src="http://www.in-the-philippines.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/kafreddie.jpg" alt="Freddie Aguilar" width="438" height="380" /></p>
<p><strong>Freddie Aguilar</strong> or <strong>Ka Freddie</strong> a folk musician that fusioned his music with his nationalistic, political and social ideals.  He became popular in 1978 when he released his single lbum entitled <strong>Anak</strong> (Child) becoming the most commercially successful Philippine recording history.  The was became popular in Asia and in Europe, prompting the songs to be translated in various  languages.</p>
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		<title>Philippines Singing Sensations</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Filipinos are widely known for being good singers. Hearing them belting out a popular song of Mariah Carey or Beyonce [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Filipinos are widely known for being good singers. Hearing them belting out a popular song of Mariah Carey or Beyonce while taking their shower or even more during special occasion with the family&#8217;s Karaoke. Here is the list of famous Filipino singers both international and local.</p>
<div id="attachment_34" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 310px"><img class="size-medium wp-image-34" title="lea-salonga-press1" src="http://www.in-the-philippines.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/lea-salonga-press1-300x214.jpg" alt="lea salonga" width="300" height="214" /><br />
<p class="wp-caption-text">Lea Salonga</p></div>
<p><strong> Lea Salonga </strong>, the multi-awarded singer, stage actress and film actress. Born on February 22, 1971 in the Philippines. She was a childhood star in the Philippines debuting in the &#8220;King and I&#8221; stage play of Repertory Philippines. Her first album was &#8220;Small Voice&#8221; which received a golden recognition. Her first real big break in the international scene was when she played the role of Kim in the musical play &#8220;Miss Saigon&#8221; that made her won an Olivier and Tony awards. She was also the first Asian to play Eponine in Les Miserables of broadway.</p>
<p>She is currently busy performing concerts in Las Vegas and Seattle.  For more details of her upcoming shows check on her website: <a href="http://www.leasalonga.com/">www.leasalonga.com</a></p>
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<div id="attachment_93" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 397px"><strong><strong><img class="size-full wp-image-93" title="regine" src="http://www.in-the-philippines.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/regine.jpg" alt="Regine Velasquez" width="387" height="344" /></strong></strong><p class="wp-caption-text">Regine Velasquez</p></div>
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<p><strong>Regine Velasquez </strong>Who could ever imagine that joining and bagging the title of that famous singing contest in the 80&#8217;s, <strong>Bagong Kampion </strong>(New Champion) will pave the way for her singing career.  Regine Velasquez is a Filipino singer, actress, record producer and TV host.  She is dubbed as the Asia&#8217;s Songbird for having a wide vocal range.  She is consider as the best selling Filipino Artist for selling more than 5 million albums.  She is still busy hosting every weekend at GMA 7.  She is currently engaged to Ogie Alcasid, another institution in the Philippine music industry.</p>
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