Pakaraguian Kulintang Ensemble

About Me

Pakaraguian Kulintang Ensemble of the Samahan Filipino American Performing Arts and Education Center performs traditional gong music & dances from Mindanao Island, Philippines.

Pakaraguian is the Maguindanao term for a celebration of music & dance. Kulintang music is indigenous Mindanao music that is played among the Maranaos, Maguindanaos, and Tausug tribes.

This music is played at social gatherings, during weddings, festivals, healing rituals, to accompany dances, as a form of recreation, and sometimes to drive away evil spirits. Formed in Sept 2003 by UCLA graduates Bernard Ellorin, Mary Talusan, Eleanor Lipat, Peter Paul De Guzman and Nickki Martin, this group has been performing all over Southern California at different festivals, colleges, and events.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 8/18/2005
Band Members: San Diego-
Eric Abutin
Mitchell Almoite
Raynard Abalos
Melody Batuyong(Morocco)
Michelle Camaya(New York City)
Stephanie Castillo
Christopher Datiles
Bernard Ellorin(Hawaii)
Rob Esler(Tempe, AZ)
Lisa Tolentino(Tempe, AZ)
Angeline Fasano
Jordan Fasano
Mary Grace Nievera(San Francisco)
Jhoselle Padilla
Christine Quidim
Joseph Ramirez
Szilvia Soproni
Sev Reyes
Chris Feraro

Los Angeles-
Peter Paul De Guzman
Eleanor Lipat(Thailand)
Richard Pastor
Nickki Martin
Mary Talusan Lacanlale(Boston)
Mitchell Yangson

Sounds Like: Traditional gong music of the southern island of Mindanao.
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

PKE on LA 18

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Posted by Pakaraguian Kulintang Ensemble on Mon, 15 Sep 2008 12:33:00 PST

Michelle is going primetime!

PKE's own MICHELLE CAMAYA will be on Bravo TV's 'Step it up and Dance!' Check out the clip... forward it to your friends and start watching on Thursday April 3rd, 11pm/10pm CST! ...
Posted by Pakaraguian Kulintang Ensemble on Tue, 11 Mar 2008 10:35:00 PST

Episode with The Backroom Podcast Show

Hey... Check out our interview with Big Virg of the Backroom Podcast Show.www.ftstechnology.com/backroom/episodesAlso checkout their Myspace page...www.myspace.com/thebackroompodcastshow...
Posted by Pakaraguian Kulintang Ensemble on Mon, 31 Dec 2007 05:18:00 PST

"Panahon Na" song

Recently we were part of a record project with Filipina-American jazz singer Charmaine Clamor. One of the songs we are on is "Panahon Na".Give it a listen at www.myspace.com/charmaineclamorThanks,PKE...
Posted by Pakaraguian Kulintang Ensemble on Wed, 25 Apr 2007 11:17:00 PST

Asian Heritage Awards 2007 Nomination

Pakaraguian Kulintang Ensemble has been nominated for a 2007 Asian Heritage Award in th catagoy of Cultural Preservation.This is truly a People's Choice event. More than 50 men, women and organization...
Posted by Pakaraguian Kulintang Ensemble on Fri, 20 Apr 2007 11:09:00 PST

KUTIYAPI

KUTIYAPI is the Philippine, boat-shaped, two-string lute. Featured Artists: Magui Moro Master Artists - Datuan Kalanduyan and Sata Abdulla....
Posted by Pakaraguian Kulintang Ensemble on Sun, 28 Jan 2007 02:19:00 PST

Danongan "Danny" Kalanduyan Interview

Award winning kulintang teacher at San Francisco State University. Video has clips of Pangalay and Sagayan....
Posted by Pakaraguian Kulintang Ensemble on Sun, 28 Jan 2007 02:04:00 PST

Sinulog a Kangungudan/Bernard Ellorin

Kulintang played by Bernard Ellorin during an impromptu demonstration for Hiyas Philippine Folk Dance Company performing artists in San Jose, CA....
Posted by Pakaraguian Kulintang Ensemble on Sun, 28 Jan 2007 01:51:00 PST

Kulintang and talking gongs/Danny Kaladuyan

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Posted by Pakaraguian Kulintang Ensemble on Sun, 28 Jan 2007 12:06:00 PST

Kulintang Instruments

Ethnolinguistic groups of Southwest Mindanao that play Kulintang Maranao: the people of the lake are located in the province of Lanao Del Sur. Maguindanao: the people of the flooded plain a...
Posted by Pakaraguian Kulintang Ensemble on Mon, 21 Nov 2005 11:25:00 PST