– Paraluman’s legendary status in Philippine showbusiness merited her an inclusion in the lyrics of Ang Huling El Bimbo, one of the most popular songs of Filipino rock band Eraserheads. –

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Patay sa kembot ng bewang mo
At pungay ng ‘yong mga mata

—- Ang Huling El Bimbo, Eraserheads

I am not into marine conservation thing and stuff. My exposure to the richness of our oceans’ resources doesn’t go beyond the gastronomic pleasure of eating grilled tangigue (Spanish mackerel).

But a couple of weeks ago I was touched by news about dolphins dying under mysterious circumstances. It was not the image of dolphins breathing their last that touched me. It was the image of them alive, swimming thousands of nautical miles just to hear Bon Jovi sing “Living on a Prayer.”

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Ug sa talagsaong hitabo, naka-jam nako ang usa sa mga banda nga nakaaghat nako pagsuwat og kantang binisaya, ang SMOOTH FRICTION. thanks to ian zafra for organizing VERSUS held at the Outpost last month.

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1st Tsinelas Songwriting Workshop
A fundraising project of Tsinelas Association Inc.

Where
Sentro sa Katilingban Bldg.,
Saint Theresa’s College, Gen. Maxilom Ave., Cebu City

When
May 8, 9, 10, 2009

Topics
Melody Writing, Lyric Writing, Musical Arrangement, Recording

Speakers
Jude Gitamondoc – melody writing
Cattski Espina        – lyric writing
Ian Zafra                  – musical arrangement
Brian Sacro             – recording

Registration Fee
P1,500.00
To cover the following:

• speakers’ honorarium
• rent for venue
• workshop kit
• snacks
• school supplies for Tsinelas beneficiaries

How to join
The workshop will only accommodate 25 participants on a “first come-first served” basis. An applicant confirms his participation upon full payment of the registration fee. Payment will have to be made directly to Lorenzo “Insoy” Niñal, executive director of Tsinelas, Ian Zafra, or Jude Gitamondoc. Receipts will be issued.

For more inquiries, Insoy can be reached at 0922 8243800, or at insoymada@gmail.com

Other info:

Each participant is encouraged, though not required, to  bring to the workshop an original composition either  in English, Tagalog or Cebuano.

Other personalities from Cebu’s music and literary scenes will be invited to perform for demonstration purposes or to interact during the open forum.

An event will be held at the Outpost for the culmination of the workshop, where participants will have the chance to perform their compositions together with the speakers. Certificates will be distributed at the event.

The workshop is not a stay-in activity. Morning session is from 9 to 12. Afternoon session is from 1 to 5. No lunch will be served.