Reports indicate Ka Freddie's statement that both Pineda and Pempengco validate Mariah Carey's sour remark regarding Filipino artists' inability to come up with a musical style distinct from the rest of the world.
Aguilar, himself a renowned international artist, reportedly criticized the absence of homegrown songs in both Pineda and Pempengco's performances. In my opinion, the two artists' achievements represent Filipinos very well as being world class performers. Although I also believe that success is more gratifying if foreigners embrace what is our own, like what Ka Freddie has accomplished in his storied career. Perhaps with more exposure, Arnel and Charice would find open windows for an opportunity to promote our culture intimately and that is by singing songs in our native tongue. I bet they'd love to do so.
On picture: author (back) with Freddie, Shiaianne "Anak" Aguilar, and former teammates
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