Florante Aguilar

Florante Aguilar is a Filipino-American guitarist, composer, and cultural preservationist celebrated for reviving traditional Philippine serenade music like *harana* and *kundiman*. A classically trained guitarist with a jazz-influenced flair, he bridges old-world Filipino folk traditions with contemporary global sounds, as heard in albums like *The Art of Harana - Serenades for Guitar* and *Manila Galleon Guitar Music*. His releases, including *Tipanan* and *Healing Waters*, often feature collaborative works that honor rural Philippine life and mythology, while projects like *New Music for Four Guitars* showcase his knack for intricate arrangements. Based in California but deeply connected to his homeland, Aguilar frequently tours and conducts workshops to keep Filipino musical heritage alive for new generations.

Genres

Kundiman

Harana

Latest Release

Tunog at Tinig

Florante Aguilar

Single - Released October 25, 2024