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José Maceda

Field Recordings In Philippines [1953–1972]

Label: CONCRETE

Format: 2xCD

Genre: Experimental

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Much needed archival recordings from this seminal figure. Jose Maceda [1917-2004] was an ethnomusicologist and composer from Philippines. Maceda dedicated to the understanding of traditional music of Philippines.
Since 1953, he has conducted field research throughout the Philippines and in eastern and western Africa, Brazil, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam and has written extensively about the research for the publications. As a composer, Maceda contributed his interest on music concrete since around 1954 and he has conducted his career as a composer.
This CD is a collection of different Filipino traditional music and folk songs, recorded by Jose Maceda from 1953 to 1972. The CD dedicated to the range of different location, music, song in Philippines and introduces Maceda's contribution to the field recording techniques and interests.
Compiled by Yasuhiro Morinaga In collaboration with University of Philippines Center for Ethnomusicology

Details
Cat. number: CON100
Year: 2015