Francis Magalona's death is a great and absolute national loss for the Filipino nation.
A great artist, very much loved by all his friends and to numerous other artist, he had a huge number of supporters from all walks of life.
Grandson of revered nationalist Senator, Enrique Magalona [author of RA No 709, "Instruction of Spanish in colleges and universities"], and son of famous parents, Pancho and Tita, a matinee tandem in the mid 1900's. The Magalona's were proud Ilonngos.
As a young man, he became an actor, following on the footsteps his parents, he's remembered by his days in the "bagets", he then ventured into rap music, were his career even more blossomed. He consistently advocated nationalism and unity in his songs.
The "Man from Manila" should be awarded a National Artist recognition for his inspiring music and his patriotic efforts. We owe this man a great deal.
He will be greatly missed.
Permission to create a petition for the Philippine government to commend Francis M. as a National Artist?
ReplyDeletePlease sign this petition: http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/francis-magalona.html
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea, bloggers must unite behind this, the man was amazing, I have never known an artist that has so much passion for his country, especially in his genre, where its hip to be just rapping about expensive cars and girls and all the other crazy stuff, he went on a completely different path, he never wasted his gifts, he offered it to our country.
ReplyDeleteVery good tribute to Mastarapper arnold.
ReplyDeleteYo! I totally agree that Francis M. deserves a National Artist recognition.
Sayang he died young. I'm sure that if he has lived longer, he would have made more music about being Pinoy.
Music that is beyond rap or hiphop style (which is Western in orientation) but song that speaks and is understood by our generation.
Songs advocating the love for our country, our culture and heritage.
Una gran perdida para el país.... pero si su abuelo levantara la cabeza,,,,no lo reconoceria y se volvería a la tumba...
ReplyDeleteFrancis M. will surely be missed.
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