Philippine Literature

Region 13 Writer: Joey Ayala

By: Gian Gabriel P. Ibo

Joey Ayala, one of the writers of
the Philippines in region 13

In the Philippine Literature written texts like books that are written by author's are the most common on Philippine literature but this man give contribution in the Philippine literature not just in books but in a form of songs, not just songs but ethnic songs that talks about the environment.This man is the one and only Joey Ayala. Do you ever wonder that his songs are part of the Philippine literature?. All of his songs are more on the traditional songs like tagalog folk songs and those songs are considered to be in the Philippine literature.How can this man contributes in the Philippine literature?If we question ourselves why should we appreciate the works of our regional writers like Joey Ayala? We should find this out by reading the text.

Joey Ayala's first Album
"Panganay ng Umaga"

José Iñigo Homer Lacambra Ayala or also known as Joey Ayala was born on June 1 1956 in Bukidnon Philippines. He was known for his folk and contemporary pop music artist in the Philippines, he is also known for his songs that are more on the improvement of the environment. He is also one of the leading members of the "Bagong Lumad" literally means "New native". All of the songs he composed are not just song that gives entertainment but it gives a message in every people who listens to it. The way his songs are popular is because it has a twist of pop music. Using of traditional instruments in the Philippines like the Kulintang,T'boli,Kubing and Gong makes him a famous and a unique artist. Even his compositions are most likely on ethnic songs, it is still recognized by the people and one of his songs "Papel" made a shot in the finals  he was named one of the twelve finalist in the Philpop 2013 .In his song, "Papel", he uses birth and death certificates as metaphors to express one's role in life. From birth, we're born with paper and for rest of our lives until one's death, we all act like paper. 

Joey Ayala. He is a finalist of Philop Music Festival 2013.

He also has contributions in the Philippine Literature like his songs for promoting environmental awareness and arts education from ancestral roots to new artistic routes of musical expression advocating for the protection of the environment and the conservation of natural resources. Can you imagine in the form of songs he give contribution to our very own Philippine literature. He has won many awards like the Awit award for best Folk-pop recording to his song Karaniwang tao, Awit Award for best musical arrangement for his song Maglakad and many awards. We should support or appreciate the works of our regional writers because they bring the pride of the Philippine literature and they also help maintaining the improvement of our beloved Philippine Literature.

 Sited Sources:

http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/33541-philpop-finalist-joey-ayala

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joey_Ayala