Kundiman is a genre of traditional Filipino ballads, predominantly with romantic themes. The lyrics of the kundiman are written in Tagalog. The melody is characterized by a smooth, flowing and gentle
Constancio de Guzman’s “Bayan Ko” written in the kundiman form whose roots are deep in the Filipino psyche, has virtually become the country’s cry of protest.
Nicanor Abelardo Postage Stamp
Antonio J. Molina, Order of National Artists (NCCA)
Sylvia Reyes La Torre-Perez de Tagle was a Filipino singer, actress, and radio star.
Kundiman
…Cenon Lagman (1936–2013) Sylvia La Torre (1933–2022) (dubbed as the "Queen of Kundiman") Mabuhay Singers…
Sylvia La Torre as Micaela in the Filipinized version of Bizet's Carmen shown in the cover of The Sunday Times Magazine ©1958.
Tang-Tarang-Tang radio show print ad at The Manila Times ©1961.
Ibyang, Mahal Kita in 2025