The Bayanihan Philippine Dance Company's album "Monitor Presents Bayanihan Philippine Dance Company" is a stunning showcase of traditional Filipino dance and music. The album features a variety of performances, including the lively "Tinikling" dance, where dancers nimbly jump between bamboo poles, and the graceful "Singkil," a dance inspired by a traditional Muslim story.
The music is performed with precision and skill, with traditional instruments such as the kulintang and the gong creating a rich, textured sound. The dancers' movements are equally impressive, with intricate footwork and graceful hand gestures that showcase the beauty and complexity of Philippine dance.
The music and sounds on this recording were taped during actual performance of the dances in the studios of the Manila Broadcasting Company on August 17, 1959.
Catalogue # MFS 322 on front cover and labels, # MF 322 on back cover.
Labels state, "Manufactured by Mareco, Inc., Quezon City, Philippines under license of Monitor Records."
Barcodes
Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A [Etched]): MFS-330-B SON 28.4 3.70
Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B [Etched]): MFS-330-A-2 DTC JJ 17
About Bayanihan Philippine Dance Company
Name Vars
Ballet National \
Ballet National Bayanihan
Bayanihan
Philippine Dance Company
The Bayanihan Philippine Dance Company Orchestra
Инстр. Ансамбль Солистов Оркестра Национального Балета Филиппин \
"Monitor Presents Bayanihan Philippine Dance Company" is a must-listen for anyone interested in traditional dance and music. The Bayanihan Philippine Dance Company's talent and dedication to preserving Philippine culture is evident in every performance, making this album a true gem.