Philippine Popular Music

Original Pilipino Music (OPM)

the 1980's to 1990s are also regarded as the golden era of Philippine ballads

Martin Nievera, Gary Valenciano, Lea Salonga, Regine Velasquez, Sharon Cuneta, Vina Morales

OPM was led by these artists

Philippine Pop Music

started as an adaptation or translation, if not complete imitation of Western hits

Manila sound

gave rise to songs using colloquial language called Taglish

Philippine Jazz

philippine musicians have also been inspired by jazz music

Notable Filipino Jazz musicians

Lito Molina, Angel Pena, Emil Mijares, Boy Katindig

Philippine Alternative Folk Music

rise of alternative folk music which was different from the traditional and popular form

Philippine rock

the year 1973 saw the birth of Philippine or "Pinoy" rock music which was successfully merged the rock beat with Filipino lyrics. Introduced by Juan de la Cruz Band

Pinoy Rap

was also made popular by such composers and performers as Francis Magalona and Andrew E