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Move by Eric G: The Poptimes Magazine review
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Written by Ted Reyes   
Thursday, 11 March 2010
Eric G
The most critical element in an R&B production aside from a groovy beat is soul. And in this new album entitled Move by New York– based Filipino-American R&B artist Eric G, there is no shortage of soul. In fact, it is abundant. So abundant that upon hearing the tracks in this record, one can conclude right away that the soul that moves the music is divinely inspired. 

Yes, Eric G is a Christian R&B artist. That very well explains it.
 

This 11-track album is not an R&B record that injects vague and general Christian messages of love, peace and forgiveness. No sir. This is an upfront proclamation of the joys of having Christ in one’s life.

From the title track ‘Move’ to the album closer ‘It’s Time’ there’s no mistaking what the artist’s convictions are and that is very impressive.There's even a direct refference to a Biblical verse and chapter.

The track ‘My Everything’ has the appeal of a Gary Valenciano praise and worship number. It is delicate, sincere,  well written and superbly produced by Eric G himself in his NY studio.


Tags:  Eric G Christian music Fil-Am music Filipino-American music Move gospel R&B
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Kutibeng (Kuti) : The Philippine Ukulele
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Written by Daniel Balaoing Valdez   
Thursday, 11 March 2010

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     Practically every nation has or must have had its own version of a small guitar-like instrument . Examples of these are Spain's vihuela or timple, Indonesia's krongcong and  Puerto Rico's bordonua. The most popular of these instruments  is the ukulele  ( meaning "jumping flea" in Hawaiian) which   had  taken root in the state of  Hawaii.   Patronized by Burt Bacharach (Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head), endorsed by  Paul McCartney, played by George Harrison,  and coddled by Elvis in "Blue Hawaii", the uke (as it is called in short) is the unofficial symbol of the state of Hawaii.
 
       Here in the Philippines, we have a similar stringed instrument  known as the  "kutibeng" (literally "touch to produce sound" from the Ilocano words "kuti" and "tibeng") .   It was , and could in very rare cases still be,  in use at least in the Ilocos -  the northern  part of  the country's main island of Luzon.  It was a popular  home-made singing tool until the arrival in our shores ( at the start of  the 20th century) of the Americans who introduced the ukulele.
 
       While the uke  sounds  endemic to Hawaii, the instrument did not originate there as the kutibeng (kuti) did in our country. Then known as "braguinha" or "cabaquinho",  the uke was introduced in that island state  in  1879  by Portuguese immigrants .  But with the  spreading American influence and relative control of international communications  in the early 1900's,  the Hawaiians (15 % of whom is of Filipino descent)  richly  deserve credit for  the uke's successful promotion worldwide.  Today,  well known  ukulelists  like Jake Shimabukuro, Roy Sakuma, Bryan Tolentino, James Hill, Abe Lagrimas Jr. (of Filipino descent),  Herb Ohta and many others play in bars, concert halls, TV stations and festivals.  
 
       The kutibeng is one musical  instrument that strongly deserves revival in our country. If a related instrument can thrive in another country,  with stronger reason should it in ours - one inhabited by millions of  music lovers  and musicians many of whom are posted worldwide. I recall, while growing up as a small boy in Camiling, Tarlac decades back when there was hardly electricity in the barrios,  the beautiful sounds emitted by this lovable instrument amidst the stillness of the night and the majestic sparkle of fireflies.

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Gig Season 2010: Spring Happening
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Written by News Desk   
Tuesday, 02 March 2010

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It is Spring, and Poptimes Magazine has a Happening.

Four amazing local bands from New York and New Jersey: Black Diary, Ligaya, The Happy Analogues, and Ave will welcome the new season with some of the most engaging live music the scene has to offer.

The show will be on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at Fontana's Bar located at 105 Eldridge Street, New York, NY.

Show begins at 7:00 PM so come early.

There will be a cover charge of $10. Event is for 21 + only.

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 02 March 2010 )
 
The Kuwagos interview on "Chicago is the World" WHPK 88.5 FM.
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Written by Soulworks Records   
Tuesday, 16 February 2010

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Special thanks to Demetrio Maguigad for making this possible.

The Kuwagos album launch is this Saturday, February 20 at Fontana's Bar, NYC. 


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The Kuwagos’ second album debuts February 20
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Written by Greg Wiley   
Tuesday, 02 February 2010

The Kuwagos

Soulworks Records artists to debut “Lagi sa Kama” during release party at Fontana’s in NYC

Bergenfield–– The Filipino-American rock band The Kuwagos are scheduled to debut their second album, “Lagi sa Kama,” on Saturday, February 20 during a release party at Fontana’s Bar in New York City starting at 7 p.m.
 
In anticipation of the album’s release, the band, along with its record label Soulworks Records, will be giving away a very special EP download of re-mastered classic songs from their first album, self titled The Kuwagos, for free through their website www.thekuwagos.com on Friday, February 19 only.

“Everyone at Soulworks Records is very excited about this release by The Kuwagos,” said Ted Reyes, Soulworks’ President/CEO. “We are confident all their fans will be as pleased with this album as we are.”
 
The Kuwagos have also released the music video of its first single, also titled “Lagi sa Kama,” off the new album on its website and on YouTube (search Lagi sa Kama). The video was directed by Sheryl Garcia-Reyes.

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