Exploring Filipino Culture through Music
Sharing piano arrangements of Filipino music and the stories behind them
IDENTITY IS RARELY A SINGLE NOTE; IT'S A COMPLEX ARRANGEMENT OF HERITAGE, PLACE, AND TIMING.Caught between the American experience and my Filipino roots, I found that the music of the Philippines Archipelago—rich, diverse, and brilliant—was often lost in transit. This space exists to dismantle those barriers.
Through high-quality solo piano arrangements and the stories behind them, I wanted to create a space for the diaspora and educators to reconnect with a sound that has always been world-class. It’s a tribute to our past and a digital home for our future—reminding us that Filipino music doesn’t just belong in the archives, but should be played and enjoyed in our lives today.
Anthony Ty, Founder and Pianist
FIRST ARRANGEMENT:
Waray-Waray
A Filipino Folk Song