Bayang Barrios

Bayang Barrios
Birth nameJunelle Otero Barrios[1]
Born (1968-06-12) June 12, 1968 (age 55)
Bunawan, Agusan del Sur
GenresOPM, folk, pop
Occupation(s)Singer, musician
Years active1995–present
LabelsMayumi Records
(formerly Produktong Mayumi ni Bayang Barrios)
WebsiteBayang Barrios

Junelie Otero Barrios (born on June 12, 1968, to parents of Lumad origin), more known as Bayang Barrios is a Filipina musician and singer who hails from Bunawan, Agusan del Sur, and is known for her use of indigenous instruments and styles.

In 2005, Barrios' song "Isipin Mo Na Lang" was used in the end credits of the indie Filipino film Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros (The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros). In September 2013, she launched her fifth studio album entitled Malaya.

Discography

Albums

  • Bayang Makulay (1997)
  • Singles (Bayang Barrios)
  • Harinawa (2002)
  • Alon (2004)[2]
  • Biyaya (2008)
  • Malaya (2013)[3]

Singles

  • "Hade!! (Etheria Theme Song)"
  • "Alay Sa Aking Mga Kapatid"
  • "Ayoko Na"
  • "Bagong Umaga"
  • "Habang Narito Pa"
  • "Ka-Tribo Ko"
  • "Kay Tsong"
  • "Lalalala-laryang (Himig ni Inay)"
  • "Malayo Man, Malapit Din" – (Theme from Pinoy Abroad)
  • "Mekaniko Ng Makina Ko"
  • "Mulat" – (Theme from Limang Dekada)
  • "Nasaan Na Tayo Ngayon"
  • "Saan Nanggagaling Ang Himig?"
  • "Sanggol Sa Sinapupunan"
  • "Matanglawin"
  • "Alon"
  • "Gising Na Kaibigan"

Awards

Event Award Song/Album Year Result
Forum of New Global Leaders (Music category) 2004 Nominated
MTV Asia Awards MTV choice of women achievers 2003 Nominated
Awit Awards Best Alternative Song "Malayo Man, Malapit Din" 2003 Nominated
Manila Metropop Music Festival Grand Prize 2003 Win
Katha Awards Best World Music Song "Ngansiba" 2002 Nominated
Himig handog para sa Bayaning Pilipino 2000 Finalist
Anvil Awards Lorenzo Ruiz Award for Music Interpretation of "Lakbayin ang Pilipinas", written by Gary Granada 1998 Win
Catholic Mass Media Awards Lorenzo Ruiz Award for Music Bayang Makulay 1997 Win
Katha Awards Best World Music Song "Bagong Umaga" 1997 Win
Katha Awards Best Folk Vocal Performance "Saan Nangagaling ang Himig" 1997 Win
Katha Awards Best Folk Song "Saan Nangagaling ang Himig" 1997 Win
Katha Awards Best Folk Arrangement "Alay sa mga Kapatid" 1997 Win
Katha Awards Best Folk Album Bayang Makulay 1997 Win
Hanoi Music Festival Asian Vocalist Festival Golden Award 1999 Awardee
Manila Metropop Music Festival "Bagong Umaga" 1996 Finalist

References

  1. ^ "» #Agimat : Music »".
  2. ^ "Alon". iTunes Store. Retrieved August 3, 2013.
  3. ^ "Malaya". iTunes Store. Retrieved August 3, 2013.

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