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Traditional Music in Phillippine Cultures

In an environment of modern, technological materialism, Philippine musical traditions remain rooted in spirituality and ancient wisdom about life and nature. They provide valuable, alternative perspectives on Philippine life, history, and culture. Even a fleeting survey of these musical traditions reveals a multisided prism that reflects Philippine society and culture as a complex amalgam of forms in time and space.

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