Global Language Project Launches Lea Salonga Recording of Philippine Folk Music, “Bahaghari”

International artist Lea Salonga with Mr. Rex Niswander of the Global Language Project and GLP Music. (photos by NYPCG)

22 December 2017 NEW YORK — The Global Language Project through GLP Music launched its latest initiative to promote foreign language and culture appreciation at the Philippine Center in New York on December 14. The album “Bahaghari” features new recordings and arrangements of Philippine Folksongs performed by Tony-winner Lea Salonga.

The selections come from different regions of the Philippines and the selections are performed in a variety of Philippine languages from Capampangan, Bicolano, Bisaya, Ilonggo, Ilocano to Tagalog.

Among the popular songs featured include, Pobreng Alindahaw, Tinikling, Atin Cu Pung Singsing, Ili Ili Tulog Anay, Pamulinawen, Sarung Banggi, and Leron Leron Sinta, among others.

In his remarks at the launch, GLP A & R Music Director Rex Niswander, thanks Ms. Salonga for taking part in this latest undertaking of the Global Language Project and expressed the hope that more and more young people would be encouraged to learn foreign languages and cultures through music.

Representing the Philippine Consulate General at the event, Consul General Theresa Dizon-De Vega lauded the entire team behind the project and expressed support for the initiative towards engendering more inclusive and multi-cultural interests among young Filipino-Americans.

Ms. Salonga sang two selections from the album, “Ili Ili Tulog Anay” and “Paruparong Bukid” to the great admiration of those present.

GLP Music was established to introduce young people to different world languages and cultures through musical recordings. It won the Latin Grammy award in 2014 for Best Latin Children’s Album for “Coloreando” featuring Marta Gomez.

Bahaghari is produced by Ryan Cayabyab, Angela Jackson, and Rex Niswander and was recorded in Manila, Philippines. END

Ms. Lea Salonga performs two selections from the Bahaghari album.

Consul General Theresa Dizon-De Vega expresses support for the initiative of the Global Language Project.

For more information, visit www.newyorkpcg.dfa.gov.ph / www.newyorkpcg.org or https://www.facebook.com/PHLinNY/.