Imagine a musical instrument that is hardly known by younger generation, or if known, used to play old, unfamiliar songs. This scenario has been witnessed last Monday, July 15, 2013 at the Ayala ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Rondalla is an ensemble of stringed instruments that originated in Spain and grew popular as a traditional form of Philippine folk music. Among the unique instruments used ...

The rondalla was introduced to us by the West through Spain whose explorers first came to the islands in 1521. Comprising various plucked string instruments of the lute and guitar family (banduria, ...

SAN JOSE, California—A “bayanihan-style” collaboration among rondalla musicians based overseas and in the Philippines produced a music CD by a uniquely Filipino musical string ensemble and was ...

TAGUMPAY de Leon (fondly called “Pi” by his family, friends, and colleagues) teaches a rondalla ensemble at University of California, Riverside (UCR) by first acquainting them with playing open ...

The University of the Philippines Alumni & Friends Rondalla (UPAFR) will be the featured artist in a concert on April 21, Sunday at 4 p.m., at the Church of St. Anne located at 325 Second Ave. in ...

SAN JOSE,California—A Filipino American musical organization based in this city has continued to promote a diverse, local musical culture while helping improve the lives of many young people.

The 4th International Rondalla (Plucked String) Festival at the Cultural Center of the Philippines saw local and foreign bands interacting and collaborating in performances, all true to the festival ...

The Artist Training Division of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) is accepting applications for the 7th National Rondalla Workshop happening via Zoom from July 19 to July 23, 9 a.m. to 6:30 ...

Traditional Filipino rondalla music has deep historical roots. Although it originated from Spain and was brought to the Philippines in the mid-1500s, the art form evolved over time to reflect a ...

SAN JOSE, California – Responding to a bishop’s appeal, a native Filipino music group sent $4,500 to help feed hungry and malnourished children in areas heavily affected by series of man-made and ...

The De La Salle Zobel Rondalla has received a Gold Award during the 33rd Australian International Music Festival held in Sydney from July 7 to 12. Credit: Supplied by Philip Dagang The DLSZ Rondalla ...