As we celebrate the 122th anniversary of Philippine Independence, it's only apt that we have a Filipino song for today's Friday Magic Madness.
Having heard how OPM has changed in the past 4 decades, I'd like to think that the 70s and 80s were really the heydays of Filipino music. These decades were so rich with talented singers, beautiful melodies and meaningfully powerful lyrics.
These decades saw groups such as The Hotdogs, VST and Company, Circus Band, Music and Magic, The New Minstrels, and so many more. And don't get me started on the great singers of the 70s and 80s! That topic deserves multiple entries!
One of my favourite groups from that era was "The New Minstrels." Though I was too young to appreciate their music back then, it stuck to my mind and was able to go back to their music when I was older and could appreciate it more. Particularly this song from the 70s, which is very apt and relevant for Independence Day.
"Ikaw at Ako, Makakapatid," is a great reminder that no matter what differences we have, we are all Filipinos, and in turn, siblings through our country. A country who's Independence we celebrate today.
Happy Independence Day!
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