Music has always been a part of people’s lives. It allows listeners to express their sentiments and emotions in its melodies, rhythm, and lyrics. It eliminates stress, uplifts emotions, and connects people all over the world no matter what language the song is in.

 

However, music is so much more than just a source of amusement. To many, it is an outlet for creativity. To some, it is an actual sustainable career. A lot of performers worldwide have made their once humble passion for music into a profitable livelihood where they can joyfully share their craft for others to sing and dance along to.

 

Musicians in the Philippines are no exception. Filipinos are thought to be among the most musically inclined people in Asia. Singers like Lea Salonga, Arnel Pineda, Bella Poarch, and Olivia Rodrigo are well-known internationally as they bear our country’s flag in the world music scene. Even within the Philippines, varying music genres hail from different provinces around the archipelago. This includes Bisaya music from the Vis-Min islands, particularly in Cebu with its reigning genres from folk to rock to pop.

 

Let us take you on a journey through the stories of Cebu’s local music industry, featuring some of its rising indie artists. Dive in to know their beginnings, setbacks, and future amid and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. Feel free to navigate your way through our website to see what Cebu has to offer in the music industry.