Filipinos are basically Latinos... | Latinos react to FILIPINO LATIN BAND - Sabor Latino

[@Waleska-Herrera]

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[@frasejonco]

I’d watched this band and danced to its music a countless times. I just moved to Manila then for university.

[@richardunica3542]

If you visit phil.the singing cooks and waiters restaurant await you.

[@miaspy3469]

We basically got colonized by Spaniards for 333yrs.. So there's a big influence in our culture and Latin music is also one of the things we learn in school... Even until now a lot of the influences we gained from being colonized by multiple country is still part of the educational system in Philippines

[@richardunica3542]

Enjoy watching @Zaldy mini sound vlog.nonstop disco live band

[@amadoparragua6989]

Because Filipino language is exclusive only to the Philippines that's why Filipino music is alienated internationally unlike Spanish music which is not only romantic, but accepted universally because of the language itself is spoken by an entire continent, South America and in some other countries as well. The Philippine government made a huge mistake of abolishing the language. They could have been the only Spanish and English-speaking nation.

[@robwebnoid5763]

Apart from the Spanish conquest of America & the Philippines, also keep in mind there was a trade route between the Philippines & Mexico for around 250 years. In that time frame, some Mexicans & other native Americans on the galleons would sometimes decide to stay in Manila/Philippines for the rest of their life & Filipinos on galleons would do the same & stay in Mexico, docking at Acapulco. From there not only were money, products & culture (including music) eventually got shared, adopted & mixed, but also DNA. Of course, over time, both places constantly shared cultures with each other over time, up to today, not just during that colonial trading era. But also just keep in mind that the one culture that has tied both Philippines & native American cultures was again, the conquest of these locations by the Empire of Spain at the time, which also includes the spread of Spanish music, peoples, food & overall culture to both these places. This includes some of the instruments (percussion etc) shown & played here. But even as far as DNA is considered, scientific genetic evidence has shown that native Americans (people sometimes forget that Central & South Americans are still predominantly native American, not Spanish/Portuguese/European) do share blood with Asians since prehistoric times, due to both ancient theoretical land bridges & ancient Pacific sea travel. So, if you've ever seen Filipinos that look suspiciously like Mexican/Latino or Mexicans/Latinos that look suspiciously Filipino, then do not be surprised, it's probably in their DNA with bloodline mixture as far back as half a millennia ago.

[@effu9375]

🎯💯🇵🇭🇺🇲 Glad someone has been doing research of the galleons and Mexico trade route. I'm Ilokano and I look like native Mexican.

[@ehjeibrat6100]

yeah thats correct

[@joergeabanador2423]

...wow nice info...thanks for sharing peace of history about filipino and mexican barter trading before Spanish colonize us...

[@inigomontoya3750]

You have an eagle sir. In Jalisco Mexico, Vera Cruz, Louisiana, Texas, and Florida, there is so many Filipino native persons. In the Philippines there are so many Latino/European persons.

[@mariafeselman7988]

I'm Filipina but live in Florida, a lot of Hispanic people thought I'm Hispanic too🥰

[@ManFromManila83]

aside from latin music, Filipinos also like Bossa Nova, Reggae, of course Jazz and soul, world music etc. I think this is because the musicians here are so diverse and Filipinos love love love live music

[@One.Zero.One101]

Yeah I really don't have an answer why Filipinos sing all types of genres. My guess is because it's so hard to get into the music industry, you have to bring something new. When I hear Sitti singing Bossa Nova and I hear Black Jack singing Reggae, I'm immediately curious about them and I bought their albums, simply because I wanted more of this new sound.

[@onlywatching2c]

@@One.Zero.One101 That's it! Plain curiosity. It is natural to want to try something new and if one has to spend money and time to get a taste-people will. We do practically all available genres because we can. As Elen DeGeneres once said on her show, Filipinos are "a talented race." That's not ethnocentrism.

[@Migueljh2129]

Es un nación Asiatica totalmente diferente a otras nacional hermanas de Asia, son megas diversos.❤❤❤ saludos desde Venezuela 🇻🇪👍

[@BABYKURLYY]

So is Filipino music part of Latin music to

[@yusefnegao]

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[@g2buyit]

I believe that the Spanish influence is still very prevalent in the PH, and that it is natural for the people to gravitate to Latin music. Also, consider the fact that Latin music (cha cha cha, salsa, etc)is so lively and its danceable beats. While Latin ballads are romantic, bring in some elements like sexiness, love, romance, and danceability and you have a perfect combination. All of these are some of the reasons why Pinoy is drawn to Latin music. FYI Latin ballroom dancing is popular there as well!

[@YYC403NOYP]

It is already INGRAINED in the culture. Can't erase it anymore.

[@leticiachiok8057]

I remember in the late 80s, we used to frequent a hotel lounge club where they played regularly and we were dancing to its every beat. Most of those who frequent their live gigs just stayed long hours of playtime enjoying their vibrant display of musical talents playing all those percussion instruments. They were the best Latin band for decades. The last time I've attended their regular showtime (a particular day in a week) was in the 2017-2019. And then pandemic lockdowns happened and ruined the live performances of various bands all over the Philippines. Sabor Latino was so in demand and was always invited in many events to be the main musical entertainment--in weddings, birthdays, anniversaries and corporate parties. How I wish that I get to watch/hear them again soon, this year where nolmacy is coming back.

[@gramirez72]

That Spanish/Latin rhythm & flavor is ingrained in Filipino culture. It’s in the blood. Even if I dont speak Spanish fluently (yo hablo poquito) or don’t understand the lyrics, when I hear Latin music, there’s something about it that feels very familiar, like I can relate in some deep way.

[@gentilewarrior]

Filipino folk music like Rondalla, harana etc is Hispanic music brought to the Philippines by Mexicans, it's in your generic makeup to gravitate towards Latin music.

[@gramirez72]

thewatcher Yes, exactly, the “rhythm and flavor is ingrained… it’s in the blood”.

[@leeled8024]

Spanish was still taught in Philippine colleges in the early 90's and most bands and singers performing then can sing Spanish songs. Many older Filipino singers like Pilita Corrales have recorded songs in Spanish. This video seemed to have been recorded in 80s.

[@14thsunflower]

Efra would probably love to watch Dinagyang Festival. Dinagyang Festival is one of the many known festivals in the Philippines,, but in this case, it is in Iloilo City. This festival usually has more than 50 to a hundred drummers that create these beats and the dancers that are more than 50 - 100 as well. I think Efra will love hearing the beats and the dancers, choreo, props, and others will be an additional thing.

[@14thsunflower]

Drums: kzbin.info/www/bejne/paiWfKear8d4Zqs (Tribu Dagatnon) (Tribu - Tribe ; Dagatnon - Sea people or This usually refers to people who grew by the sea - Dagat means sea) kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4KVcoagrZeWb5o (Tribu Paghidaet) (Tribu - Tribe ; Paghidaet - Rejoice) Performance: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIiqmo2qmJ6FY6c (Tribu Panayanon) (Tribu -Tribe) ; Panayanon - refers to the people of Panay.

[@arquelyap8079]

Gloria Estefan is my all time fav. She was so big here in the Philippines. I love Conga and Anything for you so much that my dad recorded her mv's to a VHS tape and watched it until it broke. hahahahaha before Thalia there was Gloria then after Thalia, JLo got so famous.

[@chrisakol]

In Bacolod City, we have Masskara Festival. The vibe is like Latin Mardigras and this is the type of music played all over. I happened to jam with Mari Teves (conga) way back 20+ years ago. It was really fun.

[@user-pt6nk4cq7e]

Vovo indi na ya pagdalahiga ang Masskara kay may history man na ya nga lain kag unique na ya. Ang iban lang nga music na ginagamit ang daw latin vibe.

[@rharrenmercxz9618]

probably because during the 70s and 80s Disco was a thing so its more to latin music and dances (ballroom dances) even until now our lolo and lolas likes to play cha cha music and dance into it. Philippines always follow what are trending music in America which is why there are difference eras for the different genres, due to colonial mentality i guess? and we consider it cool and trendy to be updated with the same type of genre abroad rather than OPM until we had good bands and songs during the 90s onwards, I don't know the older generation but I'm a 90s kid and I loved the OPM songs on that generation.

[@MrPong-uo7xy]

Before KPop, We (Filipinos) worshipped Thalia. Her Telenovelas topped primetime in Philippine Television.

[@marueenbradford2730]

By the way, your sister is absolutely gorgeous!!!❤, You are good looking as well, I would love to hear your music 🇺🇲💯✌️🌼👑🌊

[@le57erguapo43]

Filipinos are fond of music and sounds. We love music as a whole, either you know how to sing or not. It is heard while on travel, while going to sleep,while bathing, etc etc. So, Hispanic and Latin music are inclined to us due to the influences by the Spaniards. Thank you, wlska and efra!!! Loveyah both

[@emjaysais]

Latin music is still a staple in Philippine fiestas especially in the provinces because it's the moment for titas and titos to dance 😁

[@gdumaguing]

There are a lot of filipino bands around the world. They're hired to perform every day... So we might not have seen all the reforded filipino bands... I've heard this band perform live before, and i like her voice so much that i went to her and asked her name and recorded her perform. She's awesome but not known. So we haven't seen it all

[@jesusatan3020]

Filipinos love to dance as well like chacha and salsa for example and it's the spanish influence from the beginning....

[@jaimetuazon2403]

I've watched them played several times here at Chef and Brewer Bar way back during the 90's! These band is really good when it comes to singing latin songs.

[@heidiOhhhRaRa]

You'd enjoy watching festivals in Cebu, Zamboanga, etc where they showcase similar to this one.. Hope you'd react to that ❤️ As always, you both are vibin' ❤️

[@ericbrencarpio9823]

Elderlies here are still singing Old Spanish songs till now. Whenever we hear them sing those, feels like bringing us back to 1890's

[@phatsmurf575]

After watching this, I thought about what my playlist looks like and realized it's an insane mixing pot of music genres. You won't be surprised to hear me driving down the road blasting Adele, OPM, R&B, or country. But I also love KPop, oldies, & classical, including opera & musicals. When working out, Latin beats usually gets me going, but "Let the Bodies Hit the Floor" is my go to for intense workout. I also love Hawaiian music(my ring tone is my fave Hawaiian song), alternative, & rock. I prefer to sing the French version of Calum Scott's "You are the Reason". And everytime Efra mentions Hercules, I remember how much I loved singing "Go the Distance" in Spanish. And when Queen, Bon Jovi, Journey, Backstreet Boys played on the radio, the kids & I have to sing along til the end. They don't want to admit it but my 80's & 90's music had rubbed off on my kids. I had introduced music from Ben & Ben, Arthur Nery, IV of Spades to them. So, I'm totally not surprised that the Filipinos have a very varied taste in music. Now I'm really curious to know if Efra knows the Hercules theme song "No Importa La Distancia" since he only seemed to have watched that Disney movie😆 You gotta broaden your classic Disney movie dude!Watch Mulan. It has awesome songs😆😆

[@officialjim.1457]

Mabuhay PH 🇵🇭🇻🇪

[@fortunatot.faustinoii394]

We have our own Latin jazz band in Zamboanga city.( Rudy and his Latin jazz band ) 1970 to 1980.

[@gregwatt2774]

Spain and Mexico has been in the Philippines for over three hundred years. A lot of Catholic Churches in the Philippines 🇵🇭

[@mt7754]

As children, my grandparents always played cha cha music in the house and forced us-my cousins and me to dance to the cha cha slide. When Filipino families gather, it gets pretty loud. Those were fun times. Latin music will never die in the PH.

[@jaimetuazon2403]

Sabor Latino band is best of the best here in the Philippines. They get stints from time to time for Cruise ships so when the come back here in Manila and do some mini concerts, it's jampacked crowds most of the time because Filipinos love latin musics and they really dance it sepecially at ballroom clubs!

[@bossbart4426]

My favourite podcaster , daghan salamat sa pag dayig sa among mga sikat nga mga mang awit deri sa pilipinas , Bisaya words for , thank you a lot for appreciate our famous singer in the Philippines, I'm Bisaya like KEN SB19. Daghan salamat WALESKA

[@joloasil1824]

In the 70s, I remember there was this band, a Filipino band called DAKILA. They recorded Latin-ish Jazz songs.

[@botmadz1482]

We in the Philippines is the only country in Asia different from the the rest, because we have been under the rule of Spain for 334 year and by the Americans from 1898 to 1946, but still embrace the American way of life at present.

[@chitol.sta.brigida1912]

The Philippines is primarily a Spanish-infused colony. For over 300 years under the Spanish rule, it is hard to imagine why we will not be considered latinos. My mother only prays in Spanish when I was growing up. Though she's from the Bicol/Visayan region, her language is mixed with Spanish words then again, she and her generation will pray in Spanish. It saddened me when the Philippine government removed the Spanish subject in schools. I still believe that the Philippines should have kept that heritage.

[@dennisv7970]

Music just flows in their veins regardless what of type of music or where it came from.

[@renalex99]

Gloria Estefan and the Miami Sound Machine was very popular in the 80s. You can watch Jo Koy on why Mexicans and Filipinos Relate. He's a fil-am comedian and does global stints. I don't know if you can react to this because he does a lot of swearing but it's soooo hilarious and true.

[@jackguitarfreak3]

its because we have a latin blood even our names until today!😁

[@kagongful]

You two are too cute to watch and so nice to hear your comments/reactions. Keep it up

[@lidedecrem]

Guys, Spanish was previously included in College subject as far as I can remember I graduated in '82 then I went abroad... I really don't know when they excluded it... But we can understand and speak Spanish...🤓

[@lorenzky3155]

Filipinos love music regardless of any languages its easy to learn & perform the song as for the instrument back in d old days we had that kind of drums used by our native ancestors back then

[@larryaragon5548]

Spanish was once the main language of the Philippines. A lot of our musicians went to " conservatorio musical "under the Spanish musicians and that is why they're good. Listen to Marcelito Pomoy singing " Despacito " and see.

[@sincocuerdas]

Sabor Latino which BTW became the country's premier Latin dance band, was formed by Joseph Aranza after our band, The Manhattan Latin Jazz Band fronted by Señor Eddie Katindig on vibes re-introduced Latin Jazz to Jazz afficionados at the top Jazz club, Birdland after being dormant for decades. The Manhattan Latin Jazz Band had Eddie "Tateng" Katindig, Jr. on keys, Bobby Gonzalez on drums, Nick Boogie on percs (The big brother of Sabor Latino's perc), Sonny Azurin on bass and Eddie Katindig himself on vibes. We paid homage to Cal Tzader. Unfortunately we never even thought of making videos, we were just present in the moment.

[@sairamsald.3971]

I really wish that our Vice President will push through puting back Spanish Language in our curriculum from elementary to college.

[@jctinao.0127]

Philippines is a Latin country in Asia. Two provinces here speaks Chavacano or broken Spanish, Zamboanga in Mindanao & Tarnate Cavite. Maybe 30 percent of our Language "Tagalog" is with Spanish words. Everyday we used to speak some spanish words. My favorite Latin songs is Chilly Cha cha.

[@igorskie]

yeah i remember these type of music was so popular in the late 80's til early 90's..well as far as i can remember lambada was a dance craze back then

[@AteRusV]

90% work as singers band in hongkong, china,japan, all over in asia are Filipinos and also at luxury ships international, singers and band are Filipinos

[@jaybeslig]

Hi guys! Your question is the "Why"? If I could give my 10 cent on this question. Others can rebuke me on this. It is because of economic interest. Latin music is big and almost universally accepted all over the world. Having OFW(over seas filipino eorkers) which includes musicians all over the globe 🌎 has to be literate in all this genre in order to make a living. This also include local musicians in the Philippines which caters to tourist all over the world as well.

[@romeo933]

Fiestas in the barrios still have those marching brass bands playing salsa, chacha, merengue.

[@pennylover6272]

Filipinos love music. Any language when it comes to good music we Filipinos gonna love it.

[@neodownunder3339]

I grew up in a generation where we watch Marimar on our telly. Thalia is a thing back then and having Spanish speaking grandparents is a common thing.

[@GreggySorianoGreggysDigest]

Growing up, my parents and aunts/uncles used to social dance and we knew how to dance salsa and cha-cha-cha. lol So there were quite a few latin bands that would play at these events. (This is in the USA though, but Filipino American communities)

[@jonelparilla7972]

We've been colonized by Spain for 333 years. We have their culture and traditions. Also, we have Zamboanga city the only Spanish city in Asia and has a Spanish Creole language. We are the Latinos of Asia.❤️

[@bertoabibi6610]

when i was young....i hear and see alot of filipino bands singing and playing latin music all the time...especially the older generation....after america took over philippines spanish is no longer taught....and philippines started to adopt the western world. in the old days..filipinos always dance to latin music... thats why they are good dancers.. when filipino play with their classical guitars...they play music that has a latin sound and feel.

[@rommelydia2127]

You'll surely be amazed when you heard some Filipino bands in the 50's and 60's play CALYPSO-RHUMBA-SALSA.

[@titolouie]

We, as so with other spanish colony are in tune with the latin soul and music.. we jusst don't sing it.. we dance and move with it. In a ball or a dance, a chacha or mambo, tango etc. never goes zero.. there are still some who dance to it.

[@Shembot0555]

Hey Papi Efra, Ccmo se dice Adorno en Tagalog? “Adorno” es igualmente in Tagalog.

[@himanigohite798]

React to *rang saari* by kavita seth and kanishk seth.. This is a fusion of indian classical music and western beats..

[@josueidio2376]

Latin music is in the blood of every Filipino, a lot of bands have a show in the manila and other parts of the country we loved Latin music.

[@ongnilo6999]

The Philippines has been under Spain for 300 years before the Americans came and took over, and still we have the old traditions, characters, and family names that we got from Spain. Our old generation still love Latin music and that will not disappear or go away even in the future.

[@hualian5339]

in highschool we have this music classes and we learned about latin music and dance so in order to pass the subject you must performed cha cha, salsa or tango. then on 90's to early 2000's you will hear a lot of latin music and dance in the radio. Ricky Martin was even popular here and those years there were a lot of Mexicanovellas that were shown in televisions.

[@laxnostra4070]

We also use that kind of beat during street dancing in a festival in the philippines.

[@badlongon525]

"Hispanic" is more apt than latino. coz "Hispanic" derives from Hispana, the old name of España while Latino refers to an inhabitant or coming from Latin America (continent). "Hispanic" denotes the Spanish culture while "Latino" denotes geo-political setting.

[@ecilatnecniv]

although your explanation is somewhat correct, you should also know the meaning of "layman's term"... not all "bumbay" knocking on your door is from bombay or now called mumbai in india some came from new delhi, chennai, calcutta, etc.... some are not even indians in a sense! because some are from pakistan or bangladesh or from somewhere in the region... and yet you still know what a "bumbay" means, ayt?! 🤔

[@fernandaarias3909]

The term Hispanic encompasses all those people of Spanish descent who speak Spanish, while Latino is for those people who speak languages ​​derived from Latin (Spanish, Portuguese, French) and live on the Latin American continent. Or at least for me it was like that, sorry for the English if it's wrong it's from the translator

[@fernandaarias3909]

Porfa para un próximo video tengan en cuenta el Tiny Desk de Nicki Nicole (Argentina) o el Tiny Desk de C.Tangana (Español)

[@dannytayong5280]

All kind of genre are played and loved by different people here in Philippines.

[@francisterrado1165]

I'm not sure how far back it goes, but the live band scene at bars and restaurants in the early aughts and 2010s (at least where I am in the PH) had a lot of bands that focused on or at least played some Latin music. Bars and restaurants often had a Latin night at some day of the week and because it was on different nights for different venues, it was possible to go to a Latin night every night for a whole week.

[@moondustgirl2132]

As Jo Koy (famous Filipino-American comedian) said, Filipinos are the Mexicans of Asia, lol. Try watching his standup 'Why Mexicans and Filipinos Relate'. Maybe even do a reaction video :)

[@leighespejo]

This is my mom singing and she's so amazing!

[@leonidesjocsoncasibo7872]

The Priest who came here in the Philippines during the 80s are Spaniards, Mexicans, Cubans, Argentinians. they teach us Guitar, Piano, Almost all Musical instruments. In fact we even have our own "mariachi". The Americans teach us how to sing and also the Jews (Israelis, Russians and Germans, and other Europeans). and these talents of Filipinos can be traced on them.

[@rafaelarleighlozano8442]

Perez Prado & Sergio Mendez banda are popular in the Philippines way back in the 1970 to 1980 also the likes of cha-cha & salsa dance remember the song El Bimbo I used to dance that during our high school prom.

[@paigesuede3723]

Aww nice nice.. Ohh try this guys an old band in the 90s Kulay listen to their Burn single and Should I stay or should I go. Its a great vibe♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@d.antonio5352]

You have got to check out the Japanese salsa band, Orquestra de la Luz. You won't be disappointed.

[@warrencalupitan8151]

When I was a kid my father used play Perez Prado's vinyl album on the phonograph. I am sure you are familiar with his music.

[@rockstarsouth3405]

In terms of the Latin/ballroom music scene in the Philippines it’s not so existent these day I think mainly it’s considered super super old stool it’s something that’s associated with your grandmother more than anything …. Plus when the Americans took over Philippines after the Spanish it introduced a whole different world of music including rock etc….. And correct me if I’m wrong at the same time a lot of the old Latin American dictator banned American pop music which kept Salsa/Meringue thriving in that region.

[@xose2863]

‘old stool’?

[@rockstarsouth3405]

@@xose2863 Yeah bruh….fucking autocorrect 😄

[@badlongon525]

they're not popular as OPM but it was a fad before. It's just like a jazz band or raggae band.. they performed in parties, bars or corporate events.

[@ronlabajo3780]

Due to the fact that philippines was & still famous to this day. Big events that end up with ball room dancing, wedding, & most of all ballroom dancing contest. Latin music goes hand in hand with ballroom dancing. And thats why from our old folks down to this days generation, ballroom dancing in latin music still a big thing in philippines.

[@eugenemarte1970]

As they say, you listen to Latin music not with your ears but with your hips. It just gives life to the movements of your body. 😉

[@tomvega1666]

It had everything to do with the fact that they had two Military bases there that had a big influence on the music scene in the Philippines, I spent three years there at Clark Air base and many of us Puerto Ricans brought our salsa music with us there and they loved it and picked it up very quickly and professionally

[@vladconcepcion3588]

They're still playing up on to this day, and matter of fact they're on an international cruise ship called Viking Cruises. The bass player is my Paternal uncle named Des Concepcion.

[@emilS27S]

did u ever noticed something here..if the Chinese are known for imitations of other branded products..why there's still many people fail to notice the Filipino people to be a good imitator of foreign songs... Filipinos tend to cover songs may it be from other languages or not..but still we are copying them with ease..still wondering until now?

[@evitaolog9704]

1st viewer fr.philippines ofw in kuwait..hi efra and waleska..gud evening ..mabuhay...

[@leonidoamante1773]

Basically, because during my time there were clubs and bars here in the Philippines that caters to Spanish and Latinos songs and sounds of music

[@greenalpha2074]

Check the Chavacano song "Porque". Chavacano is spoken in Zamboanga City, Southern city of the Philippines.

[@robertolim7912]

Sabor Latino used to be a mainstay at the popular Latin bar Cafe Havana in Greenbelt 3 Makati district of Manila. Best salsa meringue band in the Philippines

[@loryasis7837]

There are Filipinos who still have very prominent Spanish look. They do appears in some family from time to time.

[@nickderosas]

We luv the latin music maybe because of our history. Filipino's have a soft spot or affinity for latin music because it reminds us of our latin past. Hopefully it will not die away in our music. Unfortunately we are quite westernized now.

[@lin.mar.4]

Efra in his element...🤩

[@nordicblood8470]

This was MUSIC back when I was a kid my parents and grandparents listen to conga and a diverse of latin music. Even here in the US my grandpa listens to Vicente Fernandez and others.

[@alroberts193]

Hello guys. Please check Joe Bataan. He is half Filipino & African American born in East Harlem NYC. Growing up in East Harlem, Joe Bataan's life was mostly influenced by his neighbors & friends who were predominantly Puerto Ricans & Latin Americans living in that area. He formed a band called Salsoul. The band played Filipino-African Latin music & songs. He recorded a few songs & one really became a hit & was called: " Rap-O Clap-O". He also sang a song called: " Mestizo" .

[@wewenang5167]

I think why latin music is so popular because during Spanish colonization its was actually Mexico that govern the Philippines, the spanish put the philippines in the same administration as Mexico and most of the governors and officers that worked in Philippines came from Mexico.

[@ramonlijauco7563]

True enough, in the early 20th Century, Spanish was one of our official languages. Up in our old house, there sits an antique copy of the "Codigo Civil en Espanol".

[@orbac1963]

I am not really sure but I think this is the band that played in Penec Bar at Apo view hotel in Davao city in the 80’s. If they are the same band, the guy that that plays conga is a Columbian.

[@ligaya7376]

i love latin music😍😍

[@carikoyancheta67]

I remember singing Eres Tu, Una Paloma Blance ,,,, praying ,,, Sta. Maria ,madre de dios ,ruega por nosotros,,,, studying in a Catholic School

[@digitalpimp-]

Latin music was very popular here in the Philippines back in the mid ‘80s up until the late ‘90s, maybe. I think it’s mainly because of Paulinho Da Costa and the Miami Sound Machine. I grew up listening to Latin pop because of my parents. You know, sitting in the backseat of the car during a long drive and you have no say in what music to play. Now we call it old people music. I’m 44, by the way.

[@FreakaZoid-rj5ze]

Latin music is or was very popular with the mestizos(more financially abled filipinos from spanish blood lines).

[@kofitoffee9217]

Latin music was popular in the late 70s up to the early 90s in the philippines..it was really popular that even Julio Iglesias went and do concerts back in those days..Latin music I think imo has become part of the filipino culture.

[@chasingbutterflies7329]

wow, been hearing this group from my boss 30 year ago when I was a newbie in an events company, they are amazing... if in any case you wanna do a reaction to a band playing ska music please do Put3ska, back then their popular songs are Manila Girl and My Boy Lollipop 👌👌👌 complete with trumpets and outfits

[@renatosamonte2533]

Hello Walesja and Efra you‘ve watch and hear our men in uniform sings and other artist,right！What about Waiters and Cooks singing to you while waiting to serve your order foods or if you want they will sings to you while cooking your food？we have a restaurant here in the 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@franciscomislan7817]

There are a lot of Filipino bands are playing Latin music and songs that’s why a lot of people says that Filipino are the Asian Latino, even our last name is the same like GARCIA, DELA FUENTES, DELGADO, REYES, DELOSANTOS, ETC…

[@loryasis7837]

Before American and Korean music took over the country, Latino music was "it". Maybe it's because we can relate more to Latin culture than our neighboring Asian countries. Especially cause we were under the viceroyalty of New Spain which was based in Mexico City so we are more like Latin American than Spanish in terms of culture. I didn't even realized how our language have so much Spanish origin, like I know we have a lot but I didn't realize until I started learning Spanish. It still surprises me from time to time that this word or that is Spanish. They were just pronounced or used differently.

[@finoiboi]

Love ur Team...I think you answered your own question..It's like you guys asking why Filipinos are great singers? We appreciate all types of music..not saying no other cultures donot..But we really love other cultures music ..you come to the Philippines and u will hear every genre of music... question u should asked is how come u don't hear it at yours????

[@abnerparedes7410]

I noticed one of your comments about why latin music is basically sang in the philippines is because filipinos love to compete in dancing they love the latin music because of the beats and harmonious sounds ty i hope this sheds some of your questions

[@pocs]

Gloria Estefan and The Miami Sound Machine and Santana was pretty big here in The Philippines back in the day

[@abnr1983]

To be honest, many Filipinos just love music in general. We have our niches that we all listen to, but Filipinos love anything from death metal to rap/hip hop and other music from other cultures. We are very appreciative of other music and we support those.

[@JUNESTEBAN]

There are Big bands in Philippines and all of them plays Latin music