Origin: Manila, Philippines

Genres: World Music, Rock

Years active: 2000 – present
Labels: Independent

Talahib People’s Music is a world music rock band from the Philippines formed in July 2000 and is
perhaps one of the leading world music group in the Philippines. The band members come from different
disciplines of arts.

First founded as a folk quartet, the band came together in July 2000 singing covers of local politically
progressive songs – the grassroots; hence, Talahib. Over time, they’ve come into their own, paying
homage to the Filipino heritage with a medley of native instruments, homegrown music and a bevy of
bona fide performances. Fast forward fifteen years later: Coming into the spotlight, their provocative
lyricism coupled with breathtaking beat bring audiences across the nation and the world to their feet.

The band has been around for more than a decade. It has a wide streak of performances and exhibitions
on annual music festivals, broadcast and mainstream media, and open and public performances.

Talahib crafted an 11-track album entitled, "Talahib: Mga Awit ng Pag-Ibig at Digmaan" (Songs of Love
and War), inspired by their indigenous roots and influences of blues, dance, reggae and rock music. This
album is the heartbeat of the people. It is filled with social commentaries, reflections on life, musings on
systemic corruption and repatriation. Most importantly, it aims to represent an unrelenting call of love,
unity and hope. It aspires to raise the positivism of Filipino consciousness, to teach self-reliance and, of
course, to celebrate the blessings of life.

Last 2013, Talahib People’s Music travelled, performed and participated at the Images Festival at Aalborg
City and at P-Noise Festival at Copenhagen in Denmark from August 30, 2013 to September 9, 2013, to
represent the Philippines.

Members:
Arvy Rojas - vocals
Bonjo Agustin – vocals, acoustic guitar
Traicy Christi Tarangoy - “Tapati”
Burn Belacho – lead guitar, hegalong
Lj Pasion – bass guitar
Domeng Molina – percussion
Max Celada - percussion
Jones De Vera- percussion
Darrel Roberto – drums

Jaime Hernandez – Artists Manager

Athan Mangulabnan – Sound Tech

Jovito Hernandez – Sound Tech

Currently, Talahib performs regularly around Manila in bars like Conspiracy Bar Café at Visayas Ave. QC.,
Coconut House, Quezon Memorial Circle, Quezon City and some annual festivals in the Philippines.

WebProfile: www.talahibpeoplesmusic.wix.com/talahibmusic
E-Mail Address: talahibmusic@gmail.com / Contact No.: 0917.2312010 / 0923-6040068