Filipino reggae

Filipino reggae is reggae music created in the island nation of the Philippines. The country has several bands and sound systems that play reggae and dancehall music in a style faithful to its expression in Jamaica. Reggae in the Philippines comprises of the many forms of reggae and its sub-genres, and at times combining traditional Filipino forms of music and instruments in their music.

Cebu, Manila, Quezon and Boracay are some of the cities that reggae has found a base, with many artists residing in these cities and performing at local bars and clubs. The Visayas region of the Philippine islands has had the largest concentration of reggae groups, with the Visayan city of Cebu even being dubbed "The Reggae Capital of the Philippines". In Early 2008 Ziggy Marley performed in the MTV Philippines "Reggae Fest by the Bay" festival in Manila. Marley played with local reggae talents and the big names in Filipino reggae. [ [http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/entertainment/entertainment/view_article.php?article_id=58140 "Ziggy Marley was here"] ]

Notable Filipino reggae artists and producers

* 13 Judges [http://www.harambe-cebu.iwarp.com "Harambe Society Cebu"] ]
* Badjao Roots [http://www.myspace.com/badjaoroots]
* Bahaghari [http://www.tugtog.com/pinoy-artists/up-close-rising-philippine-indie-bands-2007-01-04.php "Uprising Filipino Indie Bands"] ]
* Bajuyo's Shrub
* Bambu Spliff [http://www.myspace.com/microphonecommander]
* Brownman Revival
* Budbrowniz
* Budoy Marabiles
* Burnin' Culture
* Cannabis
* Coffeebreak Island [http://www.coffeebreakisland.com/profile.html]
* Crown Royale
* Diwata Anak ng Tribu
* Domestic Grass
* Enchi [http://enchi.philippineweb.net/band.html]
* Gaucho [http://www.myspace.com/gauchitomuzik]
* Hemp Republic [http://www.myspace.com/hemprepublic]
* Herbs
* Humble Sauce [http://www.myspace.com/humblesauce]
* Island Joe
* Indio I [http://www.mtvphil.com/artist_profile.php?id=2 "Ziggy Marley headlines the MTV Reggae Fest By The Bay"] ]
* Iron Youth
* Junior Kilat
* Kadangyan [http://www.myspace.com/kadangyan]
* Kakay
* Kudos
* Manila Jeepney [http://liveandlovereggae.com/]
* Milagros Dancehall Collective
* Native Elements [http://www.myspace.com/nativeelements]
* Peace Pipe [http://www.myspace.com/jeckpilpil]
* Placid [http://www.myspace.com/bastaplacid]
* Potent Bush
* PuprlePaka
* Put 3 Ska
* RaskAfarian [http://raskafarian.blogs.friendster.com/the_raskafarian_blog/2007/09/raskafarian_son.html]
* Reggae Mistress
* Rubadub [http://www.myspace.com/rubadubdubdub]
* Shrimp & Crabs
* Skabeche [ [http://www.skabeche.com/profile "Skabech Profile"] ]
* Skunky Muggles
* Spy
* Tropical Depression [ [http://www.geocities.com/rebel_lion2004/tropical_depression.html "TROPICAL DEPRESSION"] ]
* Who's next

Reggae festivals in the Philippines

* Bob Marley Day Festival (Cebu)
* Boracay Reggae Festival (Boracay)
* Kadayawan Roots, Arts and Reggae Festival (Manila)
* Puerto Galera Reggae Festival (Puerto Galera)
* SunSplash Pilipinas! (Manila)
* kaamulan festival (BUKIDNON)

References

External links

* [http://www.harambe-cebu.iwarp.com/ Harambe Society - Bob Marley Day Festival]
* [http://www.liveandlovereggae.com/ Live and Love, Reggae for Humanity]