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Lea Salonga: The Poptimes Magazine Interview Lea Salonga: The Poptimes Magazine Interview
Last Updated on Thursday, 26 August 2010 01:25 Written by Ted Reyes Monday, 24 March 2008 00:00
NEW YORK– In the middle of all the recent successes of Filipino artists in the international music scene with the likes of Charice Pempengco, Arnel Pineda of Journey and Ramiele Malubay of American Idol, it is difficult not look back and recall the artist who was perhaps the catalyst for bringing the world's attention to Filipino artists: Lea Salonga.
Lea is recognized for having won the Olivier, Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics, and Theatre World Awards– the first to win various international awards for the role of Kim in the hit musical 'Miss Saigon' back in the 1990's.
Her success in 'Miss Saigon' led to many high profile international achievements, including roles in My Fair Lady, The Goodbye Girl, They’re Playing Our Song, Grease, The Fantasticks, Paper Moon, The Bad Seed, The Sound of Music and Annie.
In the Fall of 2002, Salonga made another splash on Broadway starring in the hit revival of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammersteins’s Flower Drum Song, with a re-imagined book by David Henry Hwang, earning her another Tony nomination as Outstanding Leading Actress in a Musical.
Marcus Adoro: The Poptimes Magazine Interview
Written by Administrator Monday, 10 March 2008 00:00
NEW YORK–Marcus Adoro is one of the most enigmatic artists in Philippine music history.
It was said that when the Eraserheads decided to call it a day, he lingered on for a bit then drove up to La Union and became a surfer.
As the three other Eraserheads moved forward with new bands: Ely with The Mongols and Pupil, Raimund with Sandwich, Pedicab and Cambio, and Buddy with The Dawn, Cambio and Twisted Halo, Marcus remained in the solace of the beaches of La Union and just caught waves. For years, he shunned the spotlight and refused to issue statements about the demise of the Eraserheads and his future as a musician.
Occasionally, he would be spotted in small rock clubs unannounced, and just jammed with anybody from his musical past.
Now, Marcus is back with a solo album. Perhaps, there's just no killing the music that is in him. His fire for his music, as we now know, could not be extinguished by the towering waves he caught up North.
In an exclusive interview with Poptimes Magazine, Marcus opens his mind and invites you to take a trip along 'MarkusHighway.'
Ted Reyes: Tell us about your new band
Marcus Adoro: The new band is called MarkusHighway. Kami "Ang Banda Ng Barrio".
Mark Escueta: The Poptimes Magazine Interview
Written by Ted Reyes Tuesday, 24 July 2007 00:00
Rivermaya drummer breaks his silence; talks about Blanco, and the auspicious future ahead of the Philippines' one and only 'Banda ng Bayan'.
THE rumor came in at 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time last May 7, through instant message: No more Rivermaya.It was a rumor that cannot be ignored. The forage for answers was on.
Only when the band's management released their official statement, a couple of days after that burning instant message, did the cobwebs of speculation finally clear.
Blanco is gone. Rivermaya will go on.
Yet the thirst for first-hand information was still left unquenched by the statement, for it was deemed too official and devoid of any personal and emotional content.
Rivermaya for a lot of people is a deeply personal matter.
Sandwich: The Poptimes Magazine Interview
Last Updated on Thursday, 26 August 2010 01:27 Written by Ted Reyes Monday, 05 March 2007 00:00
NEW YORK - In a recent survey conducted by the staff of Poptimes Magazine, we asked a good number of people what Philippine-based bands they want to see live here in the States. Among a list that included some of the top names in Pinoy music, one band stood out: Sandwich.
The Philippine-based alternative rock quartet of Raimund Marasigan, Myrene Academia, Diego Castillo, Mong Alcaraz, and Mike Dizon have created such deep impact among Fil Am music fans that they are demanding to see the band live in the flesh.
Perhaps, Fil Am fans have wondered long enough why such a prominent band in the Philippines is yet to play an American venue. In fact, the demand for Sandwich to do a US tour have reached the ears of some show producers. Hence it is just a matter of time for the thirst for Sandwich to be quenched.
