Aux Lang

Anygma flows with the country’s rhythm

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 06:34:12 GMT

In high school, Anygma didn't know many people who loved hip hop as much as he did. So he built his own community. The FlipTop Battle League founder talks about the evolution of Filipino hip hop, what it takes to be an emcee, and his five essential Pinoy hip hop tracks.

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Today’s Guest: Tina Arceo-Dumlao!

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 05:30:00 GMT

Before Tina became the host of this podcast, she wrote “Himig at Titik: A Tribute to OPM Songwriters”. Ruey De Vera of the Super Random podcast flips the tables to ask Tina about her book's new and expanded e-book release, unusual places to interview musicians, and the only time she was starstruck.

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Placing the needle on OPM: 5 essential vinyl records

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 11:45:14 GMT

Nauuso ulit ang pangongolekta at pagpapatugtog ng vinyl records o plaka. But which ones are worth the bargain hunt? Tina Arceo-Dumlao lists her five essential OPM vinyl records.

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Kat Agarrado sings from her soul

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Kat Agarrado, the lead singer and the primary force behind SinoSiKat, has been the voice of Pinoy soul since the 2000s. Host Tina Arceo-Dumlao talks to Kat about her inspiration and process in writing songs, as well as Kat's essential SinoSiKat playlist.

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Hindi ba sila 'yung original? Our top 5 OPM revivals

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT

When done right, song revivals can have their own legacies separate from the original versions. Aux Lang host and OPM superfan Tina Arceo-Dumlao lists her top five song revivals and what makes them distinct and memorable.

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Growing up with “Mr. Musikero,” with Jazz Nicolas of The Itchyworms

Thu, 06 May 2021 23:00:00 GMT

Jazz Nicolas has a lot to celebrate, including the 40th anniversary of his father's hit “Mr. Musikero” and the long career of Itchyworms. Host Tina Arceo-Dumlao speaks with Jazz about his father's legacy and the essential Itchyworms song list.

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Get ready for Aux Lang season two!

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Aux Lang is back! More stories and interviews with OPM's icons, with host Tina Arceo-Dumlao. Aux Lang is an Inquirer podcast, powered by PumaPodcast.

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The music and legacy of Willy Cruz

Fri, 29 May 2020 01:00:00 GMT

"Bituing Walang Ningning". "Never Ever Say Goodbye". "Kahit Na". These are just a few songs in the oeuvre of one of the most important composers in OPM, Willy Cruz. He began writing these iconic songs in the 70s and kept composing until his death in 2017. In this episode, host Tina Arceo-Dumlao is joined by Gary Granada, Cookie Chua, Jim Paredes, Nonoy Zuñiga, and Jungee Marcelo to celebrate the works of maestro Willy Cruz.

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Aux Lang ang music na guilty pleasure!

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 23:00:00 GMT

Our Aux Lang guests - Noel Cabangon, Francis De Veyra, Diego Mapa, and Medwin Marfil - let us in on a secret... These are the songs they listen to when there's no one else to hear.

"Aux Lang" is an Inquirer Podcasts production, hosted by Tina Arceo-Dumlao. She is the author of "Himig at Titik: A Tribute to OPM Songwriters".

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Medwin Marfil's five essential Truefaith songs

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 22:00:00 GMT

When we talk about OPM bands that defined the '90s, we have to mention Truefaith. And they're still going strong almost 30 years since they started. Lead singer Medwin Marfil talks about the essential Truefaith playlist, how "Perfect" came to be, and who actually whistles on "Huwag Na Lang Kaya".

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Francis De Veyra's favorite OPM soundtracks

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 15:50:00 GMT

A movie isn't complete without a soundtrack. We Filipinos know that, what with so many of our films sharing titles with their respective theme songs. Francis De Veyra - award-winning film scorer, musical director, and bassist of Brass Pas Pas Pas Pas and Radioactive Sago Project - shares his favorites. He also explains the difference between a soundtrack and a score, and reveals the process behind the latter.

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Songs from Diego Mapa's OPM vinyl collection

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 15:15:00 GMT

What makes a great playlist? Whether it's tunes to get the titas and titos dancing, or tracks that earn you a nod of approval from the young ones? Diego Mapa - DJ, frontman of Pedicab, and half of Tarsius - lets us in on his secrets - and favorites - in this episode. Plus, some tips on hunting for vinyls.

"Aux Lang" is an Inquirer Podcasts production, hosted by Tina Arceo-Dumlao. She is the author of "Himig at Titik: A Tribute to OPM Songwriters". Powered by PumaPodcast.

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The love songs Noel Cabangon wishes he'd written

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 20:12:00 GMT

Sabi nila, most of our OPM songs are either about the ecstasy of falling in love, or the agony of falling out of it. Helping us talk about some of these classics is Noel Cabangon, isang multi-awarded folk singer, composer, at recording artist.

"Aux Lang" is an Inquirer Podcasts production, hosted by Tina Arceo-Dumlao. She is the author of "Himig at Titik: A Tribute to OPM Songwriters".

Listen to Noel's playlist at bit.ly/auxlang1-playlist.

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