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A collection of musical accompaniment of various
dances of the MSU Sining Kambayoka Ensemble.
dances of the MSU Sining Kambayoka Ensemble.
Kambayoka Traditional Entrance-inspired from the Maranao womens “kakini-kini” while the
men flicks an enfolded piece of tubao (maranao handkerchief) to make a flicking noise as an
imitation of Maranao’s Kasipa sa Mangis (a game of skill, the aim of which is to drop a
suspended cube by kicking a rattan ball). As taken from the title Kambayoka Traditional
Entrance, this is done at the very beginning of certain play before the chorus liners tell their bayok
or storytelling.
men flicks an enfolded piece of tubao (maranao handkerchief) to make a flicking noise as an
imitation of Maranao’s Kasipa sa Mangis (a game of skill, the aim of which is to drop a
suspended cube by kicking a rattan ball). As taken from the title Kambayoka Traditional
Entrance, this is done at the very beginning of certain play before the chorus liners tell their bayok
or storytelling.
Kapagapir-apir-This is a fan dance of the Maguindanaon’s of Cotabato that welcomes guests
during important gatherings.
during important gatherings.
Silong Sa Ganding-Another dance from the Maguindanaon’s of Cotabato danced by women
welcoming guests in a celebration. This is inspired from the instrument called Gandingan
(hanging gongs) and the single headed Philippine drum called Dabakan.
welcoming guests in a celebration. This is inspired from the instrument called Gandingan
(hanging gongs) and the single headed Philippine drum called Dabakan.
Kapamalong-malong (Maranao)– a Muslim dance showing the versatile uses of the Muslim
tubular cloth called Malong in an artistic Maranao way Kakini-kini.
tubular cloth called Malong in an artistic Maranao way Kakini-kini.
Kapamalong-malong (Maguindanao)- A creative dance of the Maguindanaon tribe of
Maguindanao Province showing the different uses and style of the malong, a tube-like skirt
accompanied by a percussive, fast tempo playing of the Kulintang ensemble (composed of
Kulintang, agong, Dabakan).
Maguindanao Province showing the different uses and style of the malong, a tube-like skirt
accompanied by a percussive, fast tempo playing of the Kulintang ensemble (composed of
Kulintang, agong, Dabakan).
Kuntaw-is an ancient Filipino martial arts and is accompanied by the agong & Dabakan. No one
can be sure exactly how this hand and foot fighting technique originated but it has been proven to
be an effective fighting art.
can be sure exactly how this hand and foot fighting technique originated but it has been proven to
be an effective fighting art.
Sagayan-is a war dance where the dancer/warrior swings his Kampilan (sword) as a symbol of
the Mindanao’s cultural diversities and gives a glimpse of the Maranao-Maguindanao cultural
systems. This dance imitates the mythic creatures from the Darangen (Maranao-Maguindanao
epic) whose events occurred before Islam was introduced to Mindanao.
the Mindanao’s cultural diversities and gives a glimpse of the Maranao-Maguindanao cultural
systems. This dance imitates the mythic creatures from the Darangen (Maranao-Maguindanao
epic) whose events occurred before Islam was introduced to Mindanao.
Pangalay-this is the dance of the people of the Sulu archipelago for centuries, long before the
Christians came and long even before the Muslims did. It is a popular dance in Sulu which
generally connotes “dance” regardless of function or form. A dancer wears a typical Joloano
costume and uses janggay, extended metal finger nail in each finger. In this dance, one can see
or feel the nature of the people of Sulu as dignified, serene, gentle, peaceful, graceful and loving.
Christians came and long even before the Muslims did. It is a popular dance in Sulu which
generally connotes “dance” regardless of function or form. A dancer wears a typical Joloano
costume and uses janggay, extended metal finger nail in each finger. In this dance, one can see
or feel the nature of the people of Sulu as dignified, serene, gentle, peaceful, graceful and loving.
Soten-this is a dance dramatizing the strength and stoic character of the Subanon male. Holding
a shield in his left hand and shaking dried palm leaves in his right, the Subanon male calls the
attention of the diwatas, or dieties, in a manner of supplication with the sound of the leaves, the
most beautiful sound to their gods' ears. The dance is accompanied by hitting the bossed part of
the agong while another player hits the side of it.
a shield in his left hand and shaking dried palm leaves in his right, the Subanon male calls the
attention of the diwatas, or dieties, in a manner of supplication with the sound of the leaves, the
most beautiful sound to their gods' ears. The dance is accompanied by hitting the bossed part of
the agong while another player hits the side of it.
Mangalay-is a courtship dance of the Subanon tribe where both men and women are holding
handkerchief and the men tries to grab women's handkerchief in a graceful move.
handkerchief and the men tries to grab women's handkerchief in a graceful move.
Binanog (Subanon)-is a dance of the Subanons inspired from the movements of the birds as they
feast in rice fields to catch some insects for food.
feast in rice fields to catch some insects for food.
Sabay-is a courtship dance among the Subanun’s of the Zamboanga peninsula where the male
tries to woo the woman he likes by showing his graceful hand movement at the same time the
woman eludes by doing her graceful moves.
tries to woo the woman he likes by showing his graceful hand movement at the same time the
woman eludes by doing her graceful moves.
Agtatanum-is a dance inspired from the Talaandig tribe of Bukidnon where women gracefully
depicts planting rice in the fields.
depicts planting rice in the fields.
Kuglong ag Saluray-a courtship dance from the Matigsalog tribe accompanied by a two stringed
lute called kuglong and a polychordal, bamboo tube zither called salurai.
lute called kuglong and a polychordal, bamboo tube zither called salurai.
Binanog (Talaandig)-is a dance from the Talaandig tribe imitating hawks flight.
Madal Soyo-a T’boli courtship dance where two men tries to win the heart of a woman.
Talapak-is a tool used by the Manobo, which consists of a long stick with its lower end pointed and
its upper end attached to a bamboo clapper about a foot in length. Every time the pointed end of
this stick strikes the ground to make a hole, the bamboo clapper makes a sound which has a
double purpose - to scare off crows & sparrows that might steal the newly-sown seeds and to call
the attention of the field spirits which are believed to become attracted by the sound produced.
This occupational dance is performed during the actual sowing of the rice seeds in order to make
this back-breaking task fun and lively.
its upper end attached to a bamboo clapper about a foot in length. Every time the pointed end of
this stick strikes the ground to make a hole, the bamboo clapper makes a sound which has a
double purpose - to scare off crows & sparrows that might steal the newly-sown seeds and to call
the attention of the field spirits which are believed to become attracted by the sound produced.
This occupational dance is performed during the actual sowing of the rice seeds in order to make
this back-breaking task fun and lively.
Kapranon-a Maranao kulintang piece.
Buni-bunian A Kambayoka is a maranao term for Music of the Kambayoka. This is a compilation
of selected musical accompaniment of Sining Kambayoka’s dances. These musical pieces for
selected dances are either inspired or researched from the Maranaos of Lanao, Tausugs of Jolo,
Subanuns of Zamboanga Peninsula, Talaandigs & Matigsalogs of Bukidnon, and musical pieces
from the Maguindanaons of Cotabato.
Sining Kambayoka Ensemble is the official theater group of the Mindanao State University, Marawi
City. Kambayoka is derived from “bayok”, the Maranaw story telling chant. The group was actually
coined by Sining Kambayoka founder Frank G. Rivera in 1974. It means “come let us bayok”,
‘come let us tell stories.” The Ensemble consequently developed Kambayoka from traditional
versifiers to two choruses.
Kambayoka is indigenous spontaneous theater. It creates illusions where characters emerge,
disappear or dissolve on stage. Actors become props, props become humans and malongs
(tube-like cloth) can transform to hammock, house or dressing room. Events are created in the
imagination where stored images of people and places are brought alive. Experiencing
Kambayoka is a guarantee to add more treasured memories because Kambayoka is a
manifestation of the beautiful and bountiful promised land of Mindanao.
| Produced by DICK “buta” SANCHEZ YUZON & MICHELLE RENEE LOPEZ MAGLASANG for the MSU-SINING KAMBAYOKA ENSEMBLE Recording Musicians FELIX TAPONGOT, BUTA, JIERAS SANCHEZ YUZON Recording Performer ENELITA TAPONGOT |
Acknowledgements EDGAR LOPEZ (skcafi president), EUSTESS GUIA, SUNNY CLEMEN NOEL, JULITO TAN, FELIX TAPONGOT, MR. & MRS EUGENIO MAGLASANG, MR. & MRS. ADAM YUZON, EMMANUEL ESCUDERO |
webpage designed by koko kiki international. kuglong salurai dance photo by reth pascual.
Recorded at SELAH RECORDING
10551 Bloomfield Street
Los Alamitos, CA, USA
Recording Engineer: Dave Gehlar
Graphic Design & Layout: Buta
Additional Photos: Joshua Maglasang, Felix Tapongot
Cover Photo: Reth Pascual
Kutyapi by Joey Ayala
For inquiries email: bodickyuzon@yahoo.com
Kuglong Ag Salurai Music Productions
10551 Bloomfield Street
Los Alamitos, CA, USA
Recording Engineer: Dave Gehlar
Graphic Design & Layout: Buta
Additional Photos: Joshua Maglasang, Felix Tapongot
Cover Photo: Reth Pascual
Kutyapi by Joey Ayala
For inquiries email: bodickyuzon@yahoo.com
Kuglong Ag Salurai Music Productions
