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Filipina Soul

Historic Jazz and Art Festival in RP

by Gloria Gamat on January 22nd, 2006

The first Philippine International Jazz and Arts Festival spearheaded by the Philippine Jazz Society (PJS), a four-day event, kicked off Friday night with a World Jazz Fiesta street party at The Podium, featuring local bands.

World renowned jazz artist Kevyn Lettau, a participant of the event, believes that Filipinos are among the world’s best jazz exponents.

Lettau is confident that jazz and similar forms of music will soon enjoy a resurgence. She said the festival is one such opportunity for more people, especially Filipinos, to be exposed to the unique musical art form that is jazz and then maybe champion it.

“[Filipino] culture is an advantage because [of the many] influences, [including] Latin and black,” Lettau said. “[That’s why] you have a lot of soul.”

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