Heber Bartolome

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Gonzalez and the surname or paternal family name is Bartolome.

Heber Bartolome
Birth nameHeber Gonzalez Bartolome
Born(1948-11-04)November 4, 1948
Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, Philippines
DiedNovember 15, 2021(2021-11-15) (aged 73)
Quezon City, Philippines
Genres
Occupation(s)Musician, singer-songwriter, guitarist, poet, painter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, bandurria, kubing
Years active1960–2021
Websitewww.HeberBartolome.com

Heber Gonzalez Bartolome (November 4, 1948 – November 15, 2021) was a Filipino folk and rock singer, songwriter, composer, poet, guitarist, bandurria player, bluesman, and painter. His music was influenced by the "stylistic tradition" of Philippine folk and religious melodies. He was the founder of Banyuhay, a "protest band" that carried the trademark sound of the kubing, a native musical instrument in the Philippines.[1] His compositions were described as a "unique synthesis of rock and blues, and Philippine ethnic rhythms".[1] Bartolome's song "Nena" became a hit in 1977. His song "Tayo'y Mga Pinoy" ("We're Filipinos") was a finalist during the 1978 first Metro Manila Popular Music Festival.[1][2]

  1. ^ a b c Heber Gonzalez Bartolome, Cultural Heritage, globalpinoy.com
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