Pasakanin started out as an activist group in 2001. With such a background, the band wanted to make a difference in the music scene. The name of the band is an abbreviation of “Paminaw sa Among Kanta Intawon” that encourages people to hear them out. The group is composed of Kulas Holganza (lead vocals), Michelle Glyn Betonio (vocals), John Elento (guitar), Rolando Mata Jr. (bass), Jon Ian Sagun (keyboards), Rey Pulis (trumpet), Clayton Martinez (saxophone), Irvin Jupiter Honoridez (drums) and percussionists/back-up vocals Jo Simpelo, Jan Jurel Enad and Clark Anthony Arche.
Having various fields of studies in different schools, from architecture, engineering, nursing, art, and criminology, the members of the band had one thing in common - patriotism shown by activism. It was a driving force that led them into making some meaningful music – from social and political issues that haunts the country most of the time. The young band didn’t have reggae in their repertoire until 2006 when reggae becoming more popular in the country. It wasn’t easy since it wasn’t really a part of the plan but the growing reception of the genre made them more eager to play reggae music. Loving the music that they make didn’t put them down from problems – adjustment issues, finance, criticisms from other bands, and even love-life!
To be taken seriously in the reggae scene is quite a challenge even though you’re like speaking up in an activist rally in your songs. If you’ll ask Pasakanin, critics and fans made it possible for them to be proud Cebuano musicians. With the mix of tribal instruments – djembe, kubing, gong, and chimes, the band was able to make a unique vibe of reggae music. It was also the goal of Pasakanin to promote cultural awareness in the Philippines. With the domination of western music, it somehow motivates them to make a more creative reggae music that’ll be appreciated not only by its rhythm but also the message it contains. The band’s repertoire is mostly composed of songs in Bisaya (Reggae na Bisaya) such as “Sayaw ta Bai”, “Magkahiusa”, “Baleleng”, and “Pasakanin Song”. There’s also a tagalong song “Trabaho” – a reggae song mixed with rock vibe. “Under the Sea” – a cover song of an all popular animation soundtrack, is quite a deviance from the set of their songs but will definitely set a feel-good atmosphere.
Pasakanin launched their very first album “Paminaw sa Among Kanta Intawon” – a 10 track album of reggae songs in Bisaya, five years after the band set foot in the music scene. Showcased in Haundraw Events Café (where indie music, bands, and fanatics come together), the band was backed up by other reggae bands like Cooley Dread and the Microphone Commanders, and Mungkanghan.
Having various fields of studies in different schools, from architecture, engineering, nursing, art, and criminology, the members of the band had one thing in common - patriotism shown by activism. It was a driving force that led them into making some meaningful music – from social and political issues that haunts the country most of the time. The young band didn’t have reggae in their repertoire until 2006 when reggae becoming more popular in the country. It wasn’t easy since it wasn’t really a part of the plan but the growing reception of the genre made them more eager to play reggae music. Loving the music that they make didn’t put them down from problems – adjustment issues, finance, criticisms from other bands, and even love-life!
To be taken seriously in the reggae scene is quite a challenge even though you’re like speaking up in an activist rally in your songs. If you’ll ask Pasakanin, critics and fans made it possible for them to be proud Cebuano musicians. With the mix of tribal instruments – djembe, kubing, gong, and chimes, the band was able to make a unique vibe of reggae music. It was also the goal of Pasakanin to promote cultural awareness in the Philippines. With the domination of western music, it somehow motivates them to make a more creative reggae music that’ll be appreciated not only by its rhythm but also the message it contains. The band’s repertoire is mostly composed of songs in Bisaya (Reggae na Bisaya) such as “Sayaw ta Bai”, “Magkahiusa”, “Baleleng”, and “Pasakanin Song”. There’s also a tagalong song “Trabaho” – a reggae song mixed with rock vibe. “Under the Sea” – a cover song of an all popular animation soundtrack, is quite a deviance from the set of their songs but will definitely set a feel-good atmosphere. Pasakanin launched their very first album “Paminaw sa Among Kanta Intawon” – a 10 track album of reggae songs in Bisaya, five years after the band set foot in the music scene. Showcased in Haundraw Events Café (where indie music, bands, and fanatics come together), the band was backed up by other reggae bands like Cooley Dread and the Microphone Commanders, and Mungkanghan.
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