OPM icon Barbie Almalbis played a traditional Filipino musical instrument called kudlong in her new song, “Kumpas.”
The euphonic sound of kudlong compliments Barbie’s angelic voice while singing “Among her songs in the album, Barbie said “Kumpas” resonated the most since it was based on the bible verse Matthew 6:33.
“It’s a verse that is very personal to us, especially the tough last couple of years that we went through, uncertain times ‘di ba that you’re just holding to faith and God,” the singer said during a press conference in Taguig City on Wednesday.“It also features this unique instrument that I have that is enjoyable to play…It’s called kudlong.is a two-stringed lute that is boat-shaped with wooden tightening rods and frets made of beeswax.
One string plays a drone and the other string plays a melody. Its body represents a mythical animal with two heads of either the naga or crocodileThis instrument is common among southern Mindanao groups namely, Tiboli, Bilaan, Manobo, Ata, Bagobo, Mansaka, and Mandaya.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Listen up, '90s kids: Barbie Almalbis to hold concert in honor of 25th anniversary in the music industryHeads up, BarbieAlmalbis fans! 🤩 | via philstarlife
Read more »
Beabadoobee shares her Filipino roots in 'Glue Song' music videoBeabadoobee's new music video for the 'Glue Song' is all about representation! Look HERE: 🤩
Read more »
Unwavering faith, devotion: 7 of 10 Filipino Czatholics pray daily, survey saysMANILA, Philippines — Seven out of 10 Filipino Catholics pray at least once a day, a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey showed. The survey was conducted nationwide
Read more »
Filipino-Canadian teen Tyson Venegas secures platinum ticket on 'American Idol''You sang notes and runs that I haven't felt in my body in a long time, and I felt so connected. I felt alive.' — Katy Perry on Tyson Venegas' performance
Read more »
Lapillus’ Chantal, ‘All of Us Are Dead’ star Joyce Guerra on Sandara Park, Filipino stereotypesAs Chantal Videla and Joyce Guerra have been showcasing the undeniable Filipino talent in South Korea, they believe that Sandara Park of 2NE1 fame is the most popular Korean in the Philippines. | HMallorcaINQ
Read more »
Crossovers vs High Speed Hitters in PVL All Filipino Conference | BusinessMirrorCHERY TIGO seeks to stretch not just its unblemished run to four but also firm up its semifinal drive as it faces PLDT Tuesday as Army and Akari try to snap their slide in the Premier Volleyball League All Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. The Chery…
Read more »