AKO AY PILIPINO Joan Almedilla, Matthew John & Tateng Katindig

KALAYAAN San Francisco 2015
117th Philippine Independence Day Gala
Sponsored by www.tfc-usa.com
Headline Artists
MATTHEW JOHN
Called by Oscar-winning composer, Andrea Morricone, a "musical genius", Matthew John received a music scholarship from Cerritos College at age 12, and graduated with a music degree at age 14. A virtuoso on the cello, piano, and accordion, he is making a name for himself with his ingenious virtuosity. The music prodigy is the first Filipino member of the Colburn Chamber Orchestra and performs as a concert soloist for Andrea Morricone orchestra's world tour.

JOAN ALMEDILLA
She has performed in the East and West Coasts the most coveted and challenging roles from award-winning and beloved musicals like Kim in "Miss Saigon", Fantine in "Les Miserables", and Soul Girl/Mary Magdalene in "Jesus Christ Superstar". She starred in the famous "Here Lies Love" staged at Carnegie Hall's main theater where she was the only Filipina performer and sang opposite David Byrne, founding member of the American rock band Talking Heads. She continues to lend her fantastic voice to key advocacies and charitable causes.

TATENG KATINDIG
He hails from a musical family in the Philippines. The son of Eddie Katindig, Philippines legendary saxophonist. Jazz is his genre in music, and he has been here in the US since the year 2000. He has played with many great jazz artists around the US and Canada and participated in numerous jazz festivals here and abroad.

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