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  “Duyog” is a Visayan word which means “to accompany” and is usually used in the context of collaborative music-making.  DUYOG: The 1st International Youth Orchestra Festival 2025 Celebration Concert is one of the culminating activities of the said festival, which will be held in Bohol from July 5-10, initiated between the Manila Symphony Orchestra Foundation, Inc. led by violinist and conductor Jeffrey Solares, with the Young Symphonic Ensemble (YSE) of New York’s Children’s Orchestra Society led by Filipino Classical guitarist and conductor Michael Dadap. The concert features young musicians from the Children’s Orchestra Society New York, the Manila Symphony Junior Orchestra. They are performing with the Plectra Corde Rondalla and the Bagong Himig Serenata (PUP) Chorale in a celebration concert in Manila on July 12, 2025 at the GSIS theater, CCP Complex, Pasay City, to be conducted by international faculty members from the USA, Hungary, Italy, Vietnam and the Philippines. ...

  Alex Warren  teams up with global icon   ROSÉ  to release their highly anticipated collaboration,   “On My Mind”  - listen  here . The song was announced as a surprise track on Warren’s upcoming album   You’ll Be Alright, Kid,  due   out July 18th, pre-order   here . Warren started teasing the potential ROSÉ collab on his socials a few weeks ago, and fans have been anxiously awaiting the release ever since.   “On My Mind” is a swelling love song in Alex Warren’s mastered style of anthemic pop. Produced by Ammo and John Ryan, the record beautifully meshes Warren and ROSÉ’s vocals for a striking listen. The accompanying music video was directed by Colin Tilley - watch  here.   Alongside “On My Mind,” Alex’s new album  You’ll Be Alright, Kid  will feature all the songs on  You’ll Be Alright, Kid (Chapter 1) , released last fall, and 11 entirely new tracks. Amongst these new tracks are Warren’s chart-topp...

  Filipino singer-songwriter Muri and Japanese producer Shigge have officially announced their collaborative new single, “ Golden Hour ,” via a minimalist teaser posted to Instagram last night, sparking anticipation for their cross-border release.     The soul-infused electronic track was conceived during an intensive songwriting camp at the AXEAN Festival in Bali, Indonesia last year, where Muri and Shigge crossed creative paths. What began as a spontaneous studio session has evolved into months of sonic exchange, with ideas bouncing fluidly between Tokyo, London, and Manila.   “ I found Shigge’s music really unique and forward-thinking,” Muri shares in a press statement. “When we got the chance to work with each other at the songwriting camp, I felt we could make a really cool world fusing our styles together. For me, music is all about experimenting and trying something new, and this is a result of that.”   “Golden Hour” marks the first official release fr...