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the music that kept me going while traveling (strange choice for sure). on repeat, all day long! 

#kendrick lamar #tech n9ne #hiphop #mayday #fragile

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Produced by: Alexander Junior and Rudy Boquila Written by: Haniely Pableo

“Thought I'd post this one.

This is a track that happened a couple years ago that got me pumped in making Haniely Pableo's album happen. Was listening to Rudy Boquila make some music and he showed me a draft of this song. He was telling me she came in and did this in a couple of takes. It was just some poetry she wrote and tried it on a beat. I wasn't sure if she was rapping in Tagalog or in Cebuana because she was rapping so fast I couldn't make out the words. I told him I wanted to amp it up with some of my production as well. Next thing you know it gets picked up by EMI UK for licensing. Who would have thought...

TAWA means LAUGH in Tagalog.” - Alexander Junior

#HanHan #Tawa #AlexanderJunior #Filipina #Hiphop #rap #Tagalog #Laugh #RudyBoquila

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As promised, proceeds of the HanHan album will benefit the Lake Sebu School of Living Tradition (SLT) in Lake Sebu, South Cotabato. In February 2015, I visited the center and spent time with the cultural worker, Oyog “Maria” Todi, and her family. I am delighted to learn about Tboli culture and traditions. It was a cultural immersion which I will never forget. With your purchase of the album, you are helping the center continue with their work. The HanHan album is destined to support organizations like Lake Sebu SLT. Thank you very much for your support. :) So far, the funds (from the album purchases), I personally donated during my visit are currently being used to build an office on the first floor of the T’boli house.  Sales of the album will continue to support the work in Lake Sebu - School of Living Tradition. You can buy the album at www.hanhan.bandcamp.com.

Here is a brief overview of the center:

“This school for indigenous youth is located in the village of Lambanig in the municipality of Lake Sebu – the heartland to the indigenous T'boli people. Since 1994, Maria – or Ate Mayang, as she is fondly called – has established non-profit groups that promote T’boli arts and culture through the Helubong Cultural Dance Troupe, and help uplift the education and livelihood of indigenous peoples through the Kesetifun Cultural Care Foundation. The T’boli are one of the several indigenous peoples – or "lumads" – in Mindanao. These ethnic group once occupied a majority of the island, but due to the arrival of settlers from other parts of the country in the early 20th century, as well as sporadic ethno-political conflict, they have been marginalized to highland areas such as Lake Sebu in South Cotabato. Through the decades, industrialization and evangelization have also changed the way of life of many of these native people, with their culture, heritage and traditions being replaced by modern ideas, methods and practices. The rich culture of the T'boli consists of unique music, dances and folklore. They are also known for their exquisite handicrafts like T'nalak (abaca textile) and brass work. After heavy rainfall last May 2012, Maria's cultural school collapsed completely due to weakened foundations. With the financial support of private donors and organizations, a sturdier tribal house was rebuilt, serving not only as a cultural learning center for T'boli youth, but also as a traditional homestay for travelers who want a culturally enriching stay in Lake Sebu. The new school was constructed using native materials such as bamboo and cogon grass, as it also showcases indigenous architecture quickly vanishing elsewhere in Lake Sebu and across the country. You can continue supporting the T'boli SLT by staying in their native homestay for a cultural immersion, and purchasing their handicrafts like handwoven products, beaded jewelry and brass work. And, in doing so, help preserve and pass on indigenous culture and heritage for the next generations.”

You can contact the center via email at [email protected] and contact no: [phone]

SOURCE: SLT Facebook Page

#LakeSebu #South Cotabato #Hanhan #MariaTodi #Tboli #SLT #Homestay #culturalcenter

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Part of a special album project to help children in the Philippines: http://artistsforchange.ca/node/212 This video was especially made back in September of 2012 to contribute to Operation Lifeboat which raised awareness and funds for the UN-Natural recurring disasters in the Philippines. Born Filipino is a track from Manila x Toronto album, which is available at: Artists for Change (where proceeds go to help a special cause for children in the Philippines)http://artistsforchange.ca/artist/man...

Rhapsody: http://www.rhapsody.com/artist/variou... Spotify: https://play.spotify.com/album/54P9U5... iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/in-... Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/In-Transit-Mani...

#HanHan #InTransit:ManilaXToronto #Filipino #Poetry #PSL #JianManalo #AltheaBalmes

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ARTNOIS Magazine Issue 12 Through the highs and lows, peaks and latent times of productivity, here we are yet again with another exciting issue of Artnois Magazine! As with every other issue release, we thrilled to share artists with quality of permanence. Artists passionately establishing reputable work of art. Music, paintings, photography, you name it, we share it! Artnois Magazine is our way of showing appreciation to these artists (it is our way of giving back). They are our motivation and inspiration to carry forward with this time-devoting project. This issue features Freddy Todd, TNNK, Juan Jose Duran, Maria Tiurina, Amanda Mendiant, Boz Mugabe, HAN HAN and Jaime Woods. Visit their sites for more info! Direct link available on each spread. Thanks to all our followers and first time readers for all the support; we hope you enjoy this latest issue. -Artnois Team

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Listen/purchase: HAN HAN by HanHan

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Here is the video of Catherine Hernandez' interview on CIUT.fm's Sex City. So honoured to have "World Gong Crazy" be the soundtrack of the #femmeplaylist trailer. Buy your tickets for the play "The Femme Playlist" here: http://buddiesinbadtimes.com/2014-15/afterock-plays/

#femmeplaylist #FilipinaCanadian #Sexcity #ciut #WorldGongCrazy #theatre #buddiesinbadtimes

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So honoured  to provide soundtrack for "The Femme Playlist" trailer by Catherine Hernandez. Check out the play on Oct 11-25, 2014 in Buddies in Bad Times Theatre. You can buy tickets here: buddiesinbadtimes.com/2014-15/afterock-plays/

Trailer shot, directed and edited by Gein Wong Styling by Hilary and Denise

Playwright/performer: Catherine Hernandez Director: Gein Wong Set Design/Space Activation: Jade Lee Hoy Lighting Design: Jazz Kamal Stage Manager: Beth Wong A co-production with b current theatre, Sulong Theatre Company and Eventual Ashes Presented as part of the Buddies in Bad Times Theatre 2014/2015 season

#Hanhan #femmeplaylist #catherinehernandez #Filipina #FilipinaCanadian #femme #Theatre #Buddiesbadtimes #WorldGongCrazy

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HAN HAN

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME! You can download HANHAN album NOW! Digital sales will be donated to Lake Sebu School of Living Traditions in South Cotabato, Philippines, a non-profit organization which preserves Filipino culture and heritage for the next generations! WOOHOOO!

GET IT!

#Hanhan #2014 #FilipinaCanadian #hiphop #Filipino #woman #world #urban #tribal #gongs #Cebuana

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Proceeds of the digital download of the album will be donated to Lake Sebu School of Living Traditions. I personally met T'boli cultural worker Oyog "Maria" Todi who run the organization in July 2014 and would love to support the work that they do. Let's "help preserve and pass on indigenous culture and heritage for the next generations". Here's a video of the journey of my friends, the PUNZARAMBA clan, last year in Lake Sebu.

You can PRE-ORDER the album @ www.hanhan.bandcamp.com

#kulintang #gong #tribal #tradition #hanhan #urban #FIlipina #Canadian #woman #hiphop #rap #world

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"The emotional intensity on her self-titled debut album is palpable even to those of us who don't understand all the lyrics. The songs, which blend Philippine languages Tagalog and Cebuano with English, cover a range of ambitious thematic territory, from learning to laugh at loss to the formation of personal identity. " -Robert Bolton, Huffingtonpost.ca  (Read the full article HERE!)

YOU CAN PRE-ORDER ALBUM HERE!

RELEASES ON 12 September 2014 !!!!

All Vocals by H. Pableo except Track 1 and 8 (H. Pableo and A. Punzalan)  Produced by A. Punzalan (Tracks 1, 2 and 5), R. Boquila and A. Punzalan (Tracks 3, 6, 7 and 8), J. Maramba and A. Punzalan (Track 4)  Kulintang by R. Candido (Track 1) and M. Miranda (Track 7)  Executive Producer: A. Punzalan  Mixed by J. Harper  Digital Album Artwork by A. Punzalan  Physical Album Artwork by M. Cruz 

Make up artist: C. Torres  Stylist: J. Aguillon   Photography: P. Estebar  *Special thanks to Raquel and Justin for their generosity  *We would also like to acknowledge funding support from the Ontario Arts Council, an agency of the Government of Ontario.

#hanhan #filipina #Canadian #hiphop #rap #opm #Tagalog #Cebuana #world #urban #tribal

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This is a preview of the physical copy of the album available soon. Album art design by the adorable Michaela Cruz! To pre-order, please email [email protected]. There are only 100 copies of this badboy so get yours if you want it! Digital copies will launch on September 12, 2014. Woohoo!

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World Gong Crazy feat. DATU Vocals: Haniely Pableo and Alexander Punzalan Kulintang: Romeo Candido Percussion: Rudy Boquila Produced by: Alexander Punzalan Mixed by: Jed Harper

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STAY TUNE SEPTEMBER!

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Here is a peek of our practice session in the studio with DATU clan.

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NEW SINGLE! KaNaDyan - HanHan Words by: HanHan Produced by: Alexander Junior This song was inspired by the online "balagtasan" (Filipino Poetic debate) I had with Alex Felipe way back 2009. Enjoy! "Dapat Po, Hindi dapat Po. Sinong KaNaDyan?"

#Hanhan #AlexanderJunior #KaNaDyan #DapatPo #Hindi DapatPO #Filipino #FilipinoCanadian #Diaspora #Balagtasan

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Meet the two DATUs of Filipino-Canadian music. I am excited to be performing with them on June 29 6pm Harbourfront Centre. VOTE for DATU here: http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/soundclash/