"My Morena Girl" and "Kasadya Ning Taknaa" - Sumner Mahaffey

While serving in the Philippines Cebu Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, singer Sumner Mahaffey learned to speak Cebuano. He performs two songs in that language in this episode of Mormon Channel Studio.
The first, “My Morena Girl,” is a song of appreciation for the Filipino people. The second, “Kasadya Ning Taknaa,” is a traditional Cebuano song that kids may carol during Christmastime.
“The cool thing about the Philippines is that their culture isn’t about presents. It’s all about the family and the season. They actually remember the real meaning of Christmas. They’re so grateful even with little,” he says.
Mormon Channel Studio is a weekly video series featuring hymn arrangements and original music by LDS musicians from across the nation.
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[@scoo-bdoo8669]

I remember growing up in the Philippines and the Mormon missionaries were kind and friendly. They traveled so far to share their beliefs and we welcomed them even though most of us in the Philippines are Catholics. I love it when we all just get along with no boundaries. I just want to say Thank You to all the Mormon Missionaries. You guys are so hard working, dedicated and so brave to travel so far.

[@nikeecuizon5614]

It's very ironic that my fave bisaya song is sang by foreigners!! I so love this song because my wife is morena. I LOVE YOU HEY JOE SHOW! Makamingaw inyong mga videos.

[@blatherskite]

Can we have Sumner on Wish 107.5?

[@iangang9535]

Yes. Please!

[@MJTabaranza]

Yes..

[@Jawzt]

Yep

[@MariaClara-zu3cs]

Pleaseeeee!!!

[@nnujlen]

Please have him on Wish!!!!

[@torishami2751]

We miss you guys!!

[@romeoceniza4933]

Nalipay gayud ako Elder Sumner nga imong gikanta ang among traditional christmas song nga Kasadya ning Taknaa ug ang My Morena Girl.. Lipay kaayo ko. You're so amazing!

[@louieadam251]

What I love about Mormon missionaries they are down to earth when they are in other countries. They blend and immerse with the culture and engage with the people around them. Some people may reject their doctrines but they are still there to serve and bring the teaching of Christ to the world. I believe it is not about religion but the people who want to serve God just like this Mormon missionaries.

[@karencabradilla6267]

Ay ay ay kay love mn kog visaya... i love this song...

[@analisaalsado16]

Proud filipino, and Mormons forever 😅😉😇

[@themanflake]

I served in the same mission as him, there were some people I met who had remembered people from the hey joe show. Everything he said I remember and I miss it so much!

[@filamfamtravel]

I am bisaya morena girl and I loved that song so thank you appreciate it. 🥰

[@norafuerte_4452]

Oh! My gush! I'm melting with his beautiful voice and the lyrics of the song.

[@trentmaxcell4691]

Cebuano is my first language even though both of my parents are Bicolanos and I can honestly say his delivery and pronunciation of Cebuano is on point and perfect. Pwera buyag, palayo! LOL

[@loulapidez8999]

Oh god. I like this version. Kasadya ning tKnaa. Thank you sumner

[@smartITworks4me]

WOW, the best version of KASADYA I've ever heard.... Great Job Sumner...

[@lostgaijin8640]

This is definitely the best version of kasadya. Never heard of it being sang this beautiful.

[@lizanomura6854]

Jade Ga I agree so beautiful beautifully sang 👍

[@nnujlen]

A very talented guy. I love his version. It gives me the chills!!!

[@johncabile7911]

Thank you for the song... it's really good to hear...im not visaya but im proud to be a Filipino...thank you to the member of LDS, and m proud to be a mormon... only choose the right...😊💝

[@IanPaulSaligumba]

Cute kaayo iyahang version sa Kasadya ning taknaa 😂😍

[@jonathanfoster9503]

I am proud to be Latter day saints

[@jennyroseamparo5048]

That's so amazing! He is really great in singing cebuano song! I wish I could be like him. 🌹🌹🌹❤️❤️❤️

[@markanthony2195]

Goosebumps!! With kasadya ning taknaa. Sumner ur voice though ka nindot jud

[@mischkutamora3342]

Thank you Sumner for the love of bisaya / cebuano dialect. the dialect sounded nice with your song!

[@halatalang601]

I'm Ilongga but I love this song hahhaa nakakarelate kasi. Anyway, npansin ako ni crush dahil dito nkita nya akong pinapanuod tong video tas sinabihan nya ako na paborito din daw nya ang kantang to 🤣 hahaha P. S Morena ako 😂

[@jovielovedutosme3099]

Wow isn't it the soulful version of kasadya I just love it😍 so pleasing and soothing to listen to sumner singing it.

[@romeoceniza4933]

Nalipay gyud ko nga nakadungog ni Sumner Mahaffey ug sa iyang mga kaubanan nga mikanta og Binisayang awit ang My Morena Girl ug Kasadya ning Taknaa. Talagsaon ang ilang gibuhat nga mikat-on sa kulturang Pinoy. Ug isip usa ka Filipino, proud kaayo ko nga gipili ninyo ang Kabisay-an sa pagdua-aw atul sa inyong Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Kumusta na lang dinha sa Utah ang lugar sa kinabag-ang magtotoo sa Mormons. Maayo unta mobalik pa mo sa Pilipinas...Salamat.

[@arnoldjandugan6039]

wow! you blessed with great voice! u actually sounds like local bisaya!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@mischkutamora3342]

Wow! Acapella kasadya ning taknaan! Such a soothing voice...

[@apocrypha0521]

Such pretty highs and a beautiful voice! God Bless 💕

[@papotquh]

what a great song....a passionate kind guy...

[@jezeilhelasque1943]

We love you kuya Sumner 😘😘😘😍😍

[@krissatorrepalma7814]

I love this song Wow!! 👏👏

[@dongoat4232]

Wow!! Sumner sang kasadya ning taknaa perfectly and it is just so nostalgic! My siblings used to sing it back home when we were young. I also agree to what he said that we were shocked to hear a white man speak Bisaya and here in NZ spoke to a kiwi-pacifica mormon missionary. I was just smiling throughout our convo and that guy even knew how to crack bisaya reference jokes. Man! It felt like i was speaking to another Filipino. You guys are amazing and may God bless you more!

[@IanPaulSaligumba]

So love this song 😍 Nakakita ko ani nila sa CDO City sa ilahang mall show 👌

[@emilougirado3397]

wow! bro, thank you so much for loving pinoy culture!daghang salamat

[@PinayNanayNP]

I just killed the replay button =) Thanks for sharing you talent Sumner!! Proud morena girl here =)

[@reemapia266]

So beautiful voice

[@ziayoung1637]

Sumner has a very soothing voice..

[@christophermontilla4748]

Most Mormon members really assimilate the language, culture and customs of the community the are evangelizing. Most Elders speak Filipino dialects really well. Honestly speaking, Mormon missionaries are handsome and beautiful.

[@MaricelCabiladas-e1y]

I love a.v American Visaya my favorite songs ❤😅

[@linprott9732]

Love Sumner's voice.

[@glecersumile2356]

Wow I love Song

[@ADLAW27]

Thank you so much l love your song nindot jud kaayo😍😍😍

[@echuzera4985]

Fantastic performance Sumner nindot kaayo...👏👏👏

[@marizanatindim8577]

Wow! This is so wonderful!

[@hygeiabercero6216]

Waaah! Makalablab lage kaayu 😍😍

[@dianaacecapili387]

Oh my im inlove with his voicee its very beautiful. 😍😍😍

[@alfredharly6988]

Really 😁😂😂

[@ADLAW27]

Wow kanindot jud saimong tingog ldol

[@tagbujbacho527]

Sumner i love your song

[@laurenzfhaye7575]

Still loves this song until now💛

[@johnrubensoria4072]

I don't understand the language but I loved how the way you you delivered your song

[@SimplyZel]

Sumner 👏👏 👏 I miss "hey joe show"

[@MrsWein22]

love the voice.❤❤

[@limitlessGod438]

Oh my!!! Great composition! Great voice! God bless you more.

[@sepelovelyconstantino4793]

SUMNER WE LOVE YOU. HOW SWEET YOU ARE.GOD BLESS YOU .PHILIPPINES MISS YOU

[@christinejillsedoriosa8592]

I miss you summer 😭😭😣😣

[@buttercoconut8695]

Christine Jill Sedoriosa A little correction on your comment..Sumner Not Summer. thank you

[@TITOFROG1]

That was a good version of the Bisaya songs. Sumner, you've got a good singing voice. Amazing you learned the Cebuano language in the short period that you were there. Kudos, more power to you, and wish you all the best.

[@sibuyas4940]

im proude to be "LDS"

[@ADLAW27]

Kasad ya ning tak naa ako jud kasing kasing nalipay kaayo daghan kaayong salamat sa kanta ❤️😘😘

[@jenettegabriel1354]

Bravo! Proud of you!

[@jaketvbulalords7470]

Nice song bro..i appreciated to much..may god bless you always

[@ofwcanadian]

The best Kasadya Ning Taknaa version!!!

[@lainelater6565]

Bisaya!!!!!!! 😍 This is crazy because I've been enjoying this channel and now I get to listen to a Cebuano-written song. Cebuana "by heart" here, btw.

[@ivygarcia4513]

Loveit😍😍😍very nice voice

[@mia9446]

We miss you sumneeer 😭

[@dianarose8110]

Tsaaada kaau uy! Bugnaw kaau kag tinggog kuya Summer 😍

[@sherwinylaya5550]

very nice ...waiting for christmas season

[@mailapinlac2545]

ka maayo mo kanta ani niya oi...

[@aelizadhellambino7968]

avery cute voice ithink im in love

[@cardinalwilson8034]

i hope you guys are doing well, merry christmass, and godbless. So much love from cebu!!

[@christophermontilla4748]

I love how he knows Tagalog is the official language.

[@abuevalurebel]

Makalingaw ka bro labi na gyod sa pag kanta og bisaya god bless you brother

[@aikawaiiirom8547]

we love koya Sumner

[@ZonnRamiscal]

Came here because of IWALY! Catchy na start pa lang. Nakakachill. Like that voice.

[@glendas7885]

wow! nindot kaau Sumner!

[@nellyleyva9131]

amazing voice

[@dingdongbasa6904]

Cebuanos are the most lovable persons in the whole world.

[@WINDARSINO]

a very good song ang voice....hope you can sing ang back again here in Phillipines brother. Godbless you and the Hey Joe Show. Hopefully we see you back again here in Philippines.

[@wandayanez2454]

I like this song. It makes me want to dance!

[@mailapinlac2545]

manaygon ta bai maayo man diay ka mo kanta,,,

[@rileydane7505]

Labi ka nga Pilipino sa paagi sa imong pagsulti ug paglitok. Kamo mga misyonaryo dinhi sa Pilipinas, ako ug ang akong pamilya mga Mormon usab gikan sa pagkabata hangtod karon. Kumusta kamong mga Elder? Ngano nga wala ka bag-o nga mga upload? Unta mobalik ka, hinaut nga makabisita ka usab dinhi sa Pilipinas. Mga Elders, pagbantay kamo bisan diin man kamo karon. We miss you Hey Joe Show

[@blueberry1928]

Lamia sa version niyas "kasadya" uy🙌💕

[@keanndagami3390]

Kanindot bag tingog oiiii

[@rosesales3225]

Awesome!!!

[@bongbongsantos9789]

Wow!

[@rmacapobre]

soy fan .. hay que hacer mas musica por favor ..

[@edenbataga7136]

Ay gling nya kumanta ng cebuano songs

[@shelamieestebal2011]

nice...

[@MichaelPhilipMaunes]

"Ang Pasko ay Sumapit" ("Christmas Has Come") Music by: Vicente Rubi. Tagalog lyrics by: Levi Celerio. Rearrangement by: Josefino Cenizal. Ang Pasko ay sumapit; tayo ay mangagsiawit ng magagandang himig dahil sa ang Diyos ay pag-ibig. Nang si Cristo'y isilang, may tatlong haring nagsidalaw at ang bawat isa ay nagsipaghandog ng tanging alay. Bagong Taon ay magbagong-buhay nang lumigaya ang ating Bayan. Tayo'y magsikap upang makamtan natin ang kasaganaan. Tayo'y mangagsiawit habang ang mundo'y tahimik. Ang araw ay sumapit ng Sanggol na dulot ng langit. Tayo ay magmahalan, ating sundin ang Gintong Aral, at magmula ngayon, kahit kung di Pasko, ay magbigayan!

[@savowest2758]

I saw this man in valencia neg. or. Way back....now i know his name Such a cool guy

[@lizanomura6854]

savo west I think his name is Summer

[@lizanomura6854]

Sorry it's Sumner

[@jinkyloterte267]

Gwapo jun imo dong ☺☺☺

[@dalecarnegie5472]

beautiful! ❤❤❤

[@rolandosalangjr.6634]

Nice voice

[@tedloskingzurab2808]

nice

[@dingdongbasa6904]

Good job.. nice kau bai

[@braveheartthewarriorcatajClare]

OMG I LOVE THIS

[@kukaypuk7961]

kabugnaw sa iyang tingog , perpek kaayo sa muni2 😊

[@gracecibal]

I love you

[@dongskiepaksiw6071]

bisaya rocks

[@mcarfernandez3077]

He can really sing.. wow!

[@janebethendona4524]

😘❤❤❤