Discover the Rich Sounds of Southern Philippine Music
Learn the melodies and movements of the Southern Philippines in our instructional video series.
Kapangagi (kah-pahng-AH-gi) means “to learn” in the Maguindanao language of the Philippines.
Whether you’re a performer of Philippine music and dance, a musician looking to expand your repertoire, or simply curious about this unique style of music, this series will take you on an unforgettable journey as you learn to play music and learn dance basics from the peoples of Maguindanao, Maranao, and Sulu Archipelago. Learn more
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This Instructional Video Series is made possible through the Living Cultures Grant Program, a program of the Alliance for California Traditional Arts (ACTA).
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What is a kulintang?
Kulintang is the main melodic instrument that consists of 8 small knobbed gongs laid horizontally across a long wooden stand.
What is in a Kulintang Ensemble?
The kulintang ensemble includes a variety of gong and drum instruments. Kulintang music is performed in various social contexts - for entertainment, celebration, community events, competition, courtship, weddings, as well as for healing rituals. Every region throughout the southern Philippines has their own distinct instrumentation for their gong-chime ensembles.
About the Music and Peoples of the Southern Philippines
The Philippines is inhabited by more than 182 ethnolinguistic groups. In this series, we’ll explore the music traditions of groups from the Mindanao Region, including: Maguindanao, Maranao, and the Sulu Archipelago.
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Kapangagi: Learn Kulintang Music for Southern Philippine Dance
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