A song for Healing

Ryan Cayabyab has always been a musical hero.

One of the cassette tapes that I'd often borrow from my Dad's library was Ryan Cayabyab's "One." It was an acapella album where all the songs were just sung by one person - Ryan - of course. This was way, way, way ahead of other acapella groups, and way, way, way ahead of its time.

"Limang dipang tao" and "Tsismis" were my 2 favorite songs from that album. These songs were simply genius. Just like Ryan.

And now, the genius is at work again. Amidst the environment of uncertainty and despair, he repurposed the 2019 SEA Games song to be more relevant to today. From, "We Win as One," the world is now in unison in hoping and praying that "We Heal as One."



Bravo, Maestro! No wonder you're our National Artist.