Category Archives: Harana Music

Everything pertaining to harana as a musical form and/or harana as a custom.

The Dadap Aguilar Duo

Posted on February 8, 2015 by F. Aguilar

Fun with my mentor maestro Michael Dadap. We’re preparing for a series of performances and a recording this year. Enjoy!

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Florante Aguilar Interview At the New York Premiere of Harana

Posted on August 5, 2013 by F. Aguilar

Florante Aguilar’s interview at the Asian American International Film Festival’s New York premiere of HARANA. The original publication can be found here. ### Harana is a long-abandoned Filipino courtship serenade, which originated in the Spanish colonial period. In this award-winning … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Misconceptions About the Custom of Harana (Filipino Serenade)

Posted on November 2, 2012 by F. Aguilar

By Florante Aguilar and Fides Enriquez Harana is the vanished tradition of serenading prevalent in old Philippines. While most Filipinos are still familiar with this custom, it is mostly that – only a passing familiarity exists. We can hardly be … Continue reading →

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Press Release for HARANA KINGS US Tour

Posted on June 29, 2012 by F. Aguilar

Email: fides@haranathemovie.com, sonia@haranathemovie.com www.haranathemovie.com Hi-­‐Res Image Available Upon Request ### FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Art Media Presents INTRODUCING THE HARANA KINGS San Francisco, CA June 29, 2012 – Master artists discovered in the soon to be released documentary “HARANA” coming … Continue reading →

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HARANA the Movie Synopsis

Posted on February 20, 2012 by F. Aguilar

HARANA – The Search for the Lost Art of Serenade Upon his father’s death, Florante, a classically trained musician returns to the Philippines after 12 years of absence. During his stay he rediscovers the music of Harana – a long-forgotten … Continue reading →

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Harana the Movie Production is Completed

Posted on January 12, 2012 by F. Aguilar

Hello everyone. I know I have not blogged for almost a year. But the answer will be obvious as the fruit of my labor on various projects slowly unfold one by one this year. The most significant among them is … Continue reading →

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Harana and the Latin Rhythms

Posted on March 14, 2011 by F. Aguilar

Pandangguhan/Lawiswis Lawayan – Florante Aguilar EnsembleI was once chastised for using a distinctly Latin rhythm on a popular Filipino harana song ‘Sa Gitna Ng Dilim’ on the opening scene of the Harana The Movie trailer. “Travesty!” they say, a bastardization … Continue reading →

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Why do Filipinos Love Sad Pensive Songs?

Posted on March 10, 2011 by F. Aguilar

Admit it. If you’re Filipino, you are a sucker for corny ballads. You go teary-eyed on some of the sappiest American pop songs. Even boxer Manny Pacquiao belts out an old tune from the 70s (Sometimes When We Touch by … Continue reading →

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The Difference Between Harana and Kundiman

Posted on November 9, 2010 by F. Aguilar

If you are one of the Filipinos having a hard time distinguishing between harana and kundiman music, don’t be ashamed – you are not alone! It is very easy to confuse the two. It is common to hear people refer … Continue reading →

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The Different Stages of Harana (Serenading)

Posted on October 28, 2010 by F. Aguilar

During the filming of Harana the movie in late 2008, I had the opportunity to travel to remote provinces of the Philippines in search of master haranistas – the vanishing breed of expert singers skilled in the art of serenading. … Continue reading →

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