Who composed Usahay song?

Juanito Angos
Usahay/Composers

What was the song Usahay all about?

“Usahay” is about six decades old now. Lola Noemi recalls those early days when during an affair in Harvardian Colleges, her then suitor Greg performed the song, dedicating it to “Miss Ortega.”

Who is the author of Matud nila?

Wenceslao “Ben” Zubiri
Wenceslao “Ben” Zubiri (September 28, 1911 – November 9, 1969), who was also known as Iyo Karpo was a Cebuano composer, actor, and media personality in the Philippines. His most famous composition, for which he wrote both the lyrics and music, is the song Matud Nila (in English “They Say”).

Is Usahay a lullaby?

“Usahay,” Gregorio Responso Labja Popularized by Pilita Corrales, this Bisaya love song has something of a lullaby about it – lilting melody, lyrics meant to be sung gently, even as it is laments over a lonely love. In this Tagalog track, Mr C uses the image of a torrential rain to convey an overflowing love.

Where did Usahay came from?

Davao
CEBU, Philippines – The popular song “Usahay,” which many thought to be Cebuano, is not from Cebu after all. The Filipino Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (FILSCAP) confirmed that the famous Visayan song “Usahay” originated from Davao and was declared as such by the Supreme Court in a decision last year.

Is Usahay a famous song?

CEBU, Philippines – The popular song “Usahay,” which many thought to be Cebuano, is not from Cebu after all. The Filipino Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (FILSCAP) confirmed that the famous Visayan song “Usahay” originated from Davao and was declared as such by the Supreme Court in a decision last year.

What is the origin of Matud nila?

Zubiri, who was born in 1911 and died in 1969, composed the Cebuano song “Matud Nila” in 1941. Maambong said the song composed by Zubiri mirrors the Cebuano character of choosing values and ideals over materialism and extols Cebuanos indomitable courage to thrive amidst adversity.

Where is Matud Nila originated?

China
The music video is now available in YouTube and Youku, for people in China. Matud Nila is originally composed by Ben Zubiri. “We would like to dedicate this 1941 Cebu love song composed during World War II to the Chinese, and people all over the world as we fight the Coronavirus and other battles.

Is Dandansoy a lullaby?

Dandansoy is a Visayan Folk Song that’s also sung as a lullaby. This song is about the singer leaving Dandansoy to go back to her hometown.

When did Pandan release?

2008
Rosas Pandan/Released

What message is being implied in the song Matud nila?

“Matud Nila is a love song. It has a haunting melody, but mostly, the song tells about a person’s battle to win love and trust of another person, which we believe is very apt analogy to a person’s battles with other challenges in life, in this case winning over a battle for one’s health and life,” Ng said.

Who was the original singer of Usahay?

Singer Leni Alano, a member of the Bayanihan Dance Troupe, sang the song in the original recording. Later, a more popular version by Jessie Saclo was recorded in 1979 by Susan Fuentes. When the second version came out, Gonzales was already based in the US.

Who is the copyright owner of Usahay song?

FILSCAP is an organization which secures and distributes rewards as copyright owners for composers, lyricists and publishers even when the musical works are played or performed overseas. It collects license fees on behalf of their members who may find it difficult to monitor and collect performance royalties.

Why did Greg write the song Usahay sometimes?

Lola Noemi says Greg composed “Usahay” (Sometimes) because “yung nakita nya na ako” (when he first saw me), she paused and coyly giggled like a high school junior, “hindi na nya ako makalimutan” (he couldn’t forget me).

How old is the original song Usahay by Greg Labja?

The trophy is now prominently displayed at the Labja residence, the first ever award that Greg Labja received for “Usahay.” “Matagal bago ito nabigay sa amin” (It took sometime before this reached us), said Nonoy. “Usahay” is about six decades old now.