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Kundiman: The Heart of Filipino Courtship

Kundiman is a classic Filipino love song genre distinguished by its smooth melody and dramatic intervals. Harana is a traditional Filipino serenade where a man expresses his feelings for a woman through music. The author discusses their experience growing up listening to their father's playlist of old Filipino love songs and coming to appreciate the genre. The group's inspired artwork is a fashion show showcasing traditional Filipino clothing with kundiman music, aiming to transport the audience back to an era of traditional Filipino courtship and highlight the principles of love and community.

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Kundiman: The Heart of Filipino Courtship

Kundiman is a classic Filipino love song genre distinguished by its smooth melody and dramatic intervals. Harana is a traditional Filipino serenade where a man expresses his feelings for a woman through music. The author discusses their experience growing up listening to their father's playlist of old Filipino love songs and coming to appreciate the genre. The group's inspired artwork is a fashion show showcasing traditional Filipino clothing with kundiman music, aiming to transport the audience back to an era of traditional Filipino courtship and highlight the principles of love and community.

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Feb 19, 2024

BSBA MM2A Art Appreciation

Part II: Encounter with Arts

Kundiman is a classic Filipino love song genre whose lyrics are composed in Tagalog. The

melody is distinguished by its smooth, flowing, and soft beat with dramatic intervals. Kundiman

was the customary way to serenade in the Philippines.“Panliligaw” is a Filipino tradition that has

always been present throughout the years, it is a traditional way of courting. Harana is a

traditional Filipino serenade that involves a man expressing his sincere feelings to a woman

through music as a part of "Panliligaw". Harana originated during the Spanish colonial period in

the Philippines and is influenced by Spanish songs. In a traditional harana, a guy brings a guitar

and serenades the woman he is pursuing with kundiman-themed songs outside of her house to

express his love and appreciation for the woman he wants to pursue. Kundiman typically has

sincere lyrics that express feelings of love, desire, and appreciation. Harana tradition has

transformed throughout time and, although less common in modern urban environments, it

remains prominent in rural regions and cultural gatherings. The music and lyrics of Kundiman

reflect the rich cultural heritage of the Philippines. First off, kundiman has this emotional vibe

that hits you right in the feels. The melodies and lyrics are designed to make you feel all sorts of

things from butterflies in your stomach to that heartache vibe. It's like the music version of a

romantic movie scene. Kundiman is considered an auditory artwork because it's not just about

the words; it's also about the way the music and singing style come together. The melodies are

crafted to tug at your heartstrings, and the singers, with their soulful voices, add this emotional

punch to the whole experience. My aesthetic experience with the said artwork is growing up I

got no choice but to listen to my Dad’s playlist all the time, these songs include old Filipino love

songs that I used to hate because growing up I used to think that listening to this genre is kinda

“baduy” but as I grew older I find myself listening and creating a playlist that includes the songs

my dad used to play before and ended up loving them as much as he does. Now for our group
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BSBA MM2A Art Appreciation
chosen inspired artwork, the group came up with an idea to incorporate Filipino tradition and

culture. For our artwork, it is a fashion show showcasing traditional Filipino clothing. As we walk

down the fashion runway there is kundiman music playing at the back while we introduce our

work. As the roleplay unfolds, we transport the audience back to an era when panliligaw, or

traditional courting, was an art form. We highlight the fundamental principles of love and

community through this creative performance. Courtship symbolizes the deep relationships that

connect communities, showcasing the interconnection and shared traditions that characterize

Filipino culture. In this experience, as we gracefully showcase the intricate details of traditional

Filipino clothing on the fashion runway, the enchanting music of Kundiman provides a nostalgic

backdrop, echoing the sentiments of love and courtship from times past. Incorporating these

hallmarks of love and community into our fashion show, we aim to not only showcase the

beauty of traditional Filipino attire but also to weave a narrative that resonates with the audience

on a deeper level.

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